Nov 15, 1941
11 min
Full-HD

Strange Testament (1941)

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Edward Ashley

Julian Poydras

Ava Gardner

Waitress (uncredited)

Dorothy Morris

Cissie Lerand (uncredited)

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Strange Testament (1941)

John Nesbitt

Edward Ashley

Ava Gardner

Dorothy Morris