The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

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The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith

1943

0h 11m

8.5(2 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

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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Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

George Reeves

Tom Smith

George Reeves

Acting

Lionel Barrymore

Gramps

Lionel Barrymore

Acting

Walter Brennan

George, Mailman

Walter Brennan

Acting

Barbara Britton

Grace

Barbara Britton

Acting

Walter Abel

Jack, a Flyer, Opening Narrator

Walter Abel

Acting

Paul Fung

Captain Huyi

No Image

Acting

Fred MacMurray

Narrator Prolog (uncredited)

Fred MacMurray

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