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The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

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DramaWar

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Tom Smith, an American pilot, is shot down and captured by the Japanese. While imprisoned and awaiting execution, he recalls his life at home in the USA.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

09 September 1943

Country

United States of America

Cast

George Reeves

George Reeves

Tom Smith

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Gramps

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

George, Mailman

Barbara Britton

Barbara Britton

Grace

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

Jack, a Flyer, Opening Narrator

Paul Fung

Paul Fung

Captain Huyi

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Narrator Prolog (uncredited)

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