American Spoken HereHistory69American Spoken Here69Historythumb_upthumb_downAmerican Spoken HereNovember 30, 1940Directed byBasil WrangellThis MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.US content warning slanglanguage and communication Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Request Update CastJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)Barbara BedfordCorset Buyer (uncredited)Don BrodieFast Talker (uncredited)John ButlerMan on Subway (uncredited)Edgar DearingMike Fink (uncredited)Harry DeppCustomer (uncredited)George GuhlBartender (uncredited)John HarmonSoda Jerk (uncredited)Hank MannDrunk (uncredited)Steve PendletonYoung Marksman (uncredited)Ray TealBartender (uncredited) RecommendedRadium GirlsMaking Waves: The Art of Cinematic SoundRed ArmyThe Last RiflemanBlackadder: Back & ForthOranges and SunshineWittgensteinKings of the SunThe Current WarMy Darling ClementineToastA Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodOverlordTitanic: 20 Years Later with James CameronShowbiz Kids