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Did'ja Know?

Did'ja Know?

Genres

Comedy

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This short looks at the following questions: How would you act as an expectant father? How many greeting cards are sold in the USA each year? Why do indoor radiators make that pounding noise? Why do mammals yawn?

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

06 May 1950

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Expectant Father / Greeting Card Shopper / Hospital Patient / Job Applicant

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Radiator Repairman (uncredited)

Charles King

Charles King

Sleepy Businessman (uncredited)

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