Movie: A Really Important Person

Top 5 Billed Cast

Dean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell

Billy Reilly

Connie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist

Mrs. Reilly

Clancy Cooper
Clancy Cooper

Police Officer Timothy Reilly

Chick York
Chick York

Librarian

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt

Narrator

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  • Overview

    A policeman's son searches for a suitable subject for an essay about an important person.

  • Release Date

    1947-01-11

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

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  • Languages:

    English
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