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I Won’t Play (1944) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1944 · 18 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Crane Wilbur
- Starring
- Janis Paige, Robert Shayne, Dane Clark, William Benedict, William Haade, Milton Kibbee
The Oscar‑winning short follows Marine Joe Fingers, stranded on a South Sea island during World II, as he spins stories about the impact he’s had on a roll‑call of notable figures. One companion sums him up as either the world’s biggest liar or the most important man in show business, highlighting his charismatic yet dubious reputation.
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