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29/01/1949 Family 0h 11m
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Overview

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.

  1. Edward L. Cahn

    Director

  2. John Nesbitt

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. John Nesbitt

    Narrator (voice)

  2. Kathleen Freeman

    Annie Swenson

  3. Howard Negley

    Mr. Nesbitt

  4. Ruth Lee

    Mrs. Nesbitt

  5. Sven Hugo Borg

    Gus

  6. Charles Bates

    Younger Son (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-12
I quite enjoyed this jolly depiction of the narrator’s young life with Swedish housekeeper Annie (Kathleen Freeman). Right from day one, she isn’t about to be played pranks upon by the brothers, but by joining in their hosepipe game risks a swift termination of her fortnight’s trial. Luckily, she came top of the class at her cookery school and anyone who has ever tasted Swedish cuisine will know that when it is done well it is certainly not one for the calorie counter. Studying for her citizenship qualification and befriending the local delivery man she spends the next few years graduall...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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