I Won't Play (1944)

11/11/1944 (US) • 18m

Drama, Music

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.

Top Billed Cast

Dane Clark

Joe Fingers

Janis Paige

Kim Karol / Sally

Warren Douglas

Rusty aka 'Handsome'

Robert Shayne

Chaplain aka 'Padre'

Milton Kibbee

U.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

hollywood

short film

name-dropper

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