I Won't Play_
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.
Starring
Dane Clark, Janis Paige, Warren Douglas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
I Won't Play was released 82 years ago in 1944.
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 personal...
I Won't Play is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 0h 18m.
CAST (7)
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)
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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 (0h 18m).
Who stars in I Won't Play?
The cast of I Won't Play includes Dane Clark, Janis Paige, Warren Douglas, Robert Shayne, William Haade.
What is the rating of I Won't Play?
I Won't Play has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music
