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Dreams

Dreams

1940•10m•5.0/10
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5.0/10(1)

This entry in MGM's Passing Parade series looks at the meaning of dreams, including one by Abraham Lincoln that foretold his death.

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Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

First Dreamer

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Second Dreamer (uncredited)

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