I Won't Play

Nov 11, 1944

0h 18m

★ 6.4

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

I Won't Play Trailers

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Cast

Joe Fingers

Dane Clark

Kim Karol / Sally

Janis Paige

Rusty aka 'Handsome'

Warren Douglas

Chaplain aka 'Padre'

Robert Shayne

Chicago

William Haade

Florida

William Benedict

U.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)

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