We Do It BecauseHistory65We Do It Because65Historythumb_upthumb_downWe Do It BecauseJanuary 24, 1942Directed byBasil WrangellThis John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.US content warning Last Updated: 6 days ago Request Update CastJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)Mark DanielsNancy's Husband (uncredited)Ava GardnerLucretia Borgia (uncredited)Tom HerbertMan Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)Mitchell LewisOfficer on Santa Maria (uncredited)Dorothy MorrisNancy (uncredited)Dick RichMutinous Sailor (uncredited) Image Gallery RecommendedRadium GirlsThe Last RiflemanOranges and SunshineThe Untold History Of The United StatesMaking Waves: The Art of Cinematic SoundRed ArmyMayerlingBlackadder: Back & ForthThe Current WarThe HillViceroy's HouseTrue SpiritRudyOverlordWittgenstein