We Do It Because (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, We Do It Because is a history film directed by Basil Wrangell, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.
Who’s in it. We Do It Because stars John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice), Mark Daniels as Nancy's Husband (uncredited), Ava Gardner as Lucretia Borgia (uncredited) and Tom Herbert as Man Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Do It Because page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Do It Because tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Do It Because (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Do It Because change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in We Do It Because?
- We Do It Because stars John Nesbitt, Mark Daniels, Ava Gardner, Tom Herbert and Mitchell Lewis.
- When was We Do It Because released?
- We Do It Because was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.