The Last Rung on the Ladder
The Last Rung on the Ladder

The Last Rung on the Ladder

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2012
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This is a short film created for an English/Language Arts class. It is based on Stephen King's short story "The Last Rung on the Ladder".

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Breanne Doyle

Kitty

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Susan Buck

Laura

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Katelyn McAllister

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Sadie MacNutt

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