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Strange Testament

Strange Testament

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πŸ“œ Overview: This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.
🌏 Languages Available: English
πŸ“† Date Released: 1941-11-15
⌚ Running Time: 11 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

John Nesbitt original image
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Edward Ashley original image
Julian Poydras
Edward Ashley
Ava Gardner original image
Waitress (uncredited)
Ava Gardner
Dorothy Morris original image
Cissie Lerand (uncredited)
Dorothy Morris

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