I Won't Play (1944)
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.
Director: Crane Wilbur
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: November 11, 1944
Cast
- Dane Clark - Joe Fingers
- Janis Paige - Kim Karol / Sally
- Warren Douglas - Rusty aka 'Handsome'
- Robert Shayne - Chaplain aka 'Padre'
- William Haade - Chicago
- William Benedict - Florida
- Milton Kibbee - U.S.O. Show Emcee (uncredited)
Music: William Lava
Cinematography: Carl E. Guthrie
Editing: Harold McLernon
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hollywood, short film, name-dropper
More Films by Director: Crane Wilbur
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed I Won't Play?
- I Won't Play was directed by Crane Wilbur.
- Who stars in I Won't Play?
- I Won't Play stars Dane Clark, Janis Paige, Warren Douglas, Robert Shayne, William Haade, William Benedict.
- How long is I Won't Play?
- I Won't Play has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is I Won't Play?
- I Won't Play is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was I Won't Play produced?
- I Won't Play was produced in United States of America.