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May 1952 (USA)
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This is my Story
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This is the story of David Marshall 'Marsh' Williams, the real life inventor of the world famous M-1 Carbine automatic riffle used in WWII...
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One of Stewart's best roles, should be a classic
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Stewart | ... | Marsh Williams |
 | Jean Hagen | ... | Maggie Williams |
| Wendell Corey | ... | Capt. H.T. Peoples |
| Carl Benton Reid | ... | Claude Williams |
| Paul Stewart | ... | 'Dutch' Kruger |
 | Otto Hulett | ... | Mobley (guard at chain-gang camp) |
 | Rhys Williams | ... | Redwick Karson |
| Herbert Heyes | ... | Lionel Daniels |
| James Arness | ... | Leon Williams |
| Porter Hall | ... | Sam Markley |
| Fay Roope | ... | Ed - District Attorney |
| Ralph Dumke | ... | Andrew White (Williams' attorney) |
| Leif Erickson | ... | Feder (prisoner at chain-gang camp) |
| Henry Corden | ... | Bill Stockton |
| Frank Richards | ... | Truex |
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92 min
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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James Stewart actively sought the lead role, despite being too old for it, because the film reflected his right-wing views.
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Continuity: When Marsh tests his gun in prison, he loads three shells and fires four.
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As other reviewers mention, this is a very good portrayal of one of the most interesting and talented men to ever serve time for murder. Unlike "Birdman of Alcatraz," which portrayed one of the most revolting murderers in history as some sort of a saintly scientist, this film accurately describes Carbine Williams' transformation from a rebellious moonshiner (who may or may not have killed a Fed in self-defense) into an admirable and very valuable citizen.
Williams' brilliant innovations in weapons design made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in WW2. I carried an M-1 carbine (essentially his design) in the Army and still own several of them -- perhaps the best all-purpose firearm in history.
This movie isn't shown often and most people are unaware of it, but it deserves a wider audience.