The Guy Who Came Back (1951)
Former football star Harry Joplin is down on his luck, both in his career and in his married life. He seems convinced of his own unworthiness, but a chance to play in a charity football game helps him see his life in a new light.
Director:
Joseph M. Newman
Writer:
Allan Scott
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Paul Douglas as Harry Joplin |
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Joan Bennett as Kathy Joplin |
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Linda Darnell as Dee Shane |
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Don DeFore as Gordon Towne |
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Billy Gray as Willy Joplin |
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Zero Mostel as Boots Mullins |
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Ruth McDevitt as Grandma |
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Edmon Ryan as Joe Demarcus |
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Walter Burke as O'Mara |
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Henry Kulky as Wizard, Wrestler |
| Art | Thomas Little | Set Decoration |
| Directing | Horace Hough | Assistant Director |
| Editing | William B. Murphy | Editor |
| Art | Claude E. Carpenter | Set Decoration |
| Writing | Allan Scott | Screenplay |
| Directing | Joseph M. Newman | Director |
| Art | Chester Gore | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ben Nye | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Julian Blaustein | Producer |
| Writing | W.G. Fay | Story |
| Art | Lyle R. Wheeler | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Renié | Costume Design |
| Camera | Joseph LaShelle | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Leigh Harline | Original Music Composer |