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The Happy Fugitive

Name: The Happy Fugitive
Duration: 30 min

Fergus McDonell

1957 | 30 min

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This short drama profiles a fugitive who skipped out on parole 28 years ago and now finds that he must finish his prison term. The film is based on a case from the files of the John Howard Society, whose mission is to advocate for humane prison reform and provide practical assistance to prisoners and ex-prisoners.

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Credits

director

Fergus McDonell
producer

Julian Biggs
script

George Salverson
photography

Eugene Boyko
sound

Frank Orban
editing

Dennis Sawyer
sound editing

Stuart Baker
cast

Les Rubie

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