I Won't Play (1944)
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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.
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Dane ClarkJoe Fingers
Janis PaigeKim Karol / Sally
Warren DouglasRusty aka 'Handsome'
Robert ShayneChaplain aka 'Padre'
William HaadeChicago
William BenedictFlorida
Milton KibbeeU.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)Keywords
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What is I Won't Play about?
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.
How long is I Won't Play?
I Won't Play has a runtime of 18 minutes.