Drama · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 6m

Hero for a Day

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Director

Cast

Anita Louise as Sylvia Higgins Dick Foran as Brainy Thornton Charley Grapewin as Uncle Frank "Lucky" Higgins Emma Dunn as Emmy "Moms" Higgins David Holt as Billy Higgins Berton Churchill as E.A. Dow

Crew

John W. Boyle — Director of Photography Charles Maynard — Editor Harold Buchman — Writer Matt Taylor — Story Ken Goldsmith — Producer

Synopsis

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

Key Collaborators

Harold Young Director John W. Boyle Director of Photography Charles Maynard Editor Harold Buchman Writer Matt Taylor Story Ken Goldsmith Producer

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