I Won't Play (1944)
Overview
In this Oscar-winning short film, a Marine, Joe Fingers, on a South Sea island during World War II, tells tales of the influence he's had on various personalities. In the words of one of his buddies, he's either the biggest liar in the world or the most important man in show business.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.387 |
Directed By
Crane Wilbur
Crew
Crane Wilbur
Gordon Hollingshead
William Lava
Carl E. Guthrie
Harold McLernon
Roland E. Hill Sr.
Everett Alton Brown
TOP CAST
Dane Clark
Joe Fingers
Janis Paige
Kim Karol / Sally
Warren Douglas
Rusty aka 'Handsome'
Robert Shayne
Chaplain aka 'Padre'
William Haade
Chicago
William Benedict
Florida
Milton Kibbee
U.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)
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