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Title: The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| John Garfield | ... | John 'Kit' McKittrick | |
| Maureen O'Hara | ... | Toni Donne | |
| Walter Slezak | ... | Dr. Christian Skaas | |
| Patricia Morison | ... | Barby Taviton | |
| Martha O'Driscoll | ... | Whitney 'The Imp' Parker | |
| Bruce Edwards | ... | Ab Parker | |
| John Banner | ... | Anton | |
| John Miljan | ... | Inspector 'Toby' Tobin | |
| Hugh Beaumont | ... | Otto Skaas | |
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A former Spanish Civil War prisoner, John McKittrick arrives in New York to find the truth behind the death of his friend Louie Lepetino. He finds himself being chased by Nazi agents who want an item he has brought back from Spain and cannot give up. When another of his friends is murdered, McKittrick realizes that he cannot trust anyone around him - not anyone. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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Country:
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23 November 1943 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
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Toni Donne: What is it you really want?
John 'Kit' McKittrick: The girl that looks like you shouldn't ask a question like that and you know why
Toni Donne: No, you stare at me at the refugee dinner and it wasn't just a way a man looks at a woman. You went out of your way to find who I was and where I worked. You came to the hat shop only to see me and you didn't ask me out tonight just because your lady out of town. What is it you want?
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 14, 1944 with Maureen O'Hara and Walter Slezak reprising their film roles. See more »Goofs
The Bust which is knocked through the window and crashes out on the street appears in it's original position in the next shot. See more »Quotes
John 'Kit' McKittrick: Finally here to usToni Donne: What is it you really want?
John 'Kit' McKittrick: The girl that looks like you shouldn't ask a question like that and you know why
Toni Donne: No, you stare at me at the refugee dinner and it wasn't just a way a man looks at a woman. You went out of your way to find who I was and where I worked. You came to the hat shop only to see me and you didn't ask me out tonight just because your lady out of town. What is it you want?
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Opening credits: "...in a world at war many sparrows must fall ... See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Long before the "method" style "invaded" the acting profession, there were many equally fine performers which came before the mid-'50s "movement."
These "predecessors" didn't wear their craft-on-their-sleeve as much; in fact, many (like Tracy, Ryan, and Cagney) behaved so naturally, it was as though they were speaking their own lines. One such earlier talent was John Garfield.
A consummate performer, Garfield could seemingly do no wrong--not make one false move. In film after film, he didn't appear to be acting; rather he was just "being" the character.
Although "The Fallen Sparrow" isn't one of Garfield's greatest parts or films, he's on target in every scene. Yes, it's called "talent, star quality," and Garfield's got "it."
With a respectable "noir" script, and peopled with a solid cast of leads and supporters, "Sparrow" manages to engage the attention and create genuine interest throughout. A good looking, sharp and crisp, black-and-white production design enhances this presentation, which also features the always dependable Maureen O'Hara and Walter Slezak.