High School Hero

High School Hero

A Story of "FORWARD PASSES!"

NR 1946 · 69 min · ★ 6.5 · Music, Comedy

The Teen-Agers are down in the dumps: their football team faces almost-certain defeat, the school paper might need to suspend publication because circulation is so low, and the principal intends to replace student performers with professionals.

Directed by Arthur Dreifuss · Written by Hal Collins

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