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I Won't Play

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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.

DirectorCrane Wilbur
ProducerGordon Hollingshead

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Cast · Directed by Crane Wilbur

DCDane Clark
Dane Clark
Joe Fingers
JPJanis Paige
Janis Paige
Kim Karol / Sally
WDWarren Douglas
Warren Douglas
Rusty aka 'Handsome'
RSRobert Shayne
Robert Shayne
Chaplain aka 'Padre'
WHWilliam Haade
William Haade
Chicago
WBWilliam Benedict
William Benedict
Florida
MKMilton Kibbee
Milton Kibbee
U.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)

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