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The American Short Story

on BBC Two England

An anthology of films based on the stories of nine distinguished American authors. Tonight:
I'm a Fool by SHERWOOD ANDERSON starring Ron Howard
A young man, who is a compulsive racetrack gambler, lies'to a beautiful young woman in the hopes that his exaggerations will impress her. He is trapped by his lies - but not in the way one would expect.
Screenplay by RON COWEN Directed by NOEL BLACK
Produced by DAN MCCANN

Contributors

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Sherwood Anderson
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Ron Howard
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Ron Cowen
Directed By:
Noel Black
Produced By:
Dan McCann

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