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 Arthur Dreifuss
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Freddie Stewart Freddie Trimball -
June Preisser Dodie Rogers -
Anne Rooney Addie Rogers -
Noel Neill Betty Rogers -
Frankie Darro Roy Donne -
Warren Mills Lee Watson -
Milton Kibbee Professor Owen Townley -
Belle Mitchell Miss Matilda Hinklefink -
Leonard Penn Professor Farrell -
Douglas Fowley Coach Carter -
Jackie Moran Jimmy Forrest -
Lita Baron Chi-Chi
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