Famous Boners (1942)
This Passing Parade series entry looks at three instances of people who either caused or were the victims of errors.
Top billed cast
John NesbittNarrator (voice)- Margaret BertHousekeeper (uncredited)
Edward McWadeThomas Carlyle (uncredited)
Ian WolfeIsaac Newton (uncredited)
Joe YuleGeorge O'Flanagan (uncredited)
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