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Hero for a Day (1939)

Movie ★ 6.5 66 min

Drama

When a night watchman is mistaken for a wealthy college alumnus, his family and friends help him go along with the pretense.

Harold Young Director Harold Buchman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 1939
Runtime
66 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0031420
Language

Cast

Anita Louise Anita Louise Sylvia Higgins Dick Foran Dick Foran Brainy Thornton Charley Grapewin Charley Grapewin Uncle Frank "Lucky" Higgins Emma Dunn Emma Dunn Emmy "Moms" Higgins David Holt David Holt Billy Higgins Berton Churchill Berton Churchill E.A. Dow Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds "Dutch" Bronson Richard Lane Richard Lane Abbott Jerry Marlowe Jerry Marlowe Fitz Frances Robinson Frances Robinson Jean Dorothy Arnold Dorothy Arnold Dorothy John Gallaudet John Gallaudet Kelly

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hero for a Day about?
When a night watchman is mistaken for a wealthy college alumnus, his family and friends help him go along with the pretense.
Who directed Hero for a Day?
Hero for a Day was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in Hero for a Day?
Hero for a Day stars Anita Louise, Dick Foran, Charley Grapewin, Emma Dunn.
When was Hero for a Day released?
Hero for a Day is a 1939 drama film.
Where can I watch Hero for a Day?
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