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My True Story
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My True Story

1951-03-08 · 67 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Crime · Drama

Ann Martin is serving time as a jewel thief. Paroled and determined to stay clean, she quickly finds out that her freedom was bought by an old, vicious boss that has picked her for a job.

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Directors
Mickey Rooney
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen WalkerHelen WalkerAnn Martin
Willard ParkerWillard ParkerBill Phillips
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonMme. Rousseau
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellEd Praskins
Aldo RayAldo RayMark Foster
Wilton GraffWilton GraffGeorge Trent
Ivan TriesaultIvan TriesaultAlexis Delios
Ben WeldenBen WeldenBuzz Edwards
Fred F. SearsFred F. SearsE. H. Carlyle
Mary NewtonMary NewtonMiss Harrison
Ann TyrrellAnn TyrrellSophie

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