The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith (1943)
Overview
Tom Smith, an American pilot, is shot down and captured by the Japanese. While imprisoned and awaiting execution, he recalls his life at home in the USA.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.177 |
Directed By
Harold S. Bucquet
Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
TOP CAST
George Reeves
Tom Smith
Lionel Barrymore
Gramps
Walter Brennan
George, Mailman
Barbara Britton
Grace
Walter Abel
Jack, a Flyer, Opening Narrator
Paul Fung
Captain Huyi
Fred MacMurray
Narrator Prolog (uncredited)
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