
Souvenirs of Death
1948-06-19 · 10 min · ★ 7.2
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its way into the hands of an American gangster.
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- Directors
- Edward L. Cahn
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Morris AnkrumGangster (uncredited)
Barbara BillingsleyJohnny's Mother (uncredited)
Don CastleJohnny's Father (uncredited)
Mahlon HamiltonGambler (uncredited)
Jimmy HuntJohnny (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisGun Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Gil PerkinsBouncer at Gambling House (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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