High School Hero
“A Story of "FORWARD PASSES!"”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the The Teen-Agers Collection
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Top Cast
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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
Edythe Elliott
Mrs. Rogers
Pierre Watkin
Governor Huffington
Dick Elliott
Mayor Whitehead
Joe DeRita
Tiny
Freddie Slack
Orchestra Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Collins, Arthur Dreifuss
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- High School Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Hal Collins, Arthur Dreifuss
Edward J. Kay
Ira H. Morgan
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Hal Collins
Writer
Arthur Dreifuss
Writer
Sam Katzman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High School Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High School Hero about?
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.
Who directed High School Hero?
High School Hero was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in High School Hero?
The principal cast of High School Hero includes Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Anne Rooney, Noel Neill, Frankie Darro.
When was High School Hero released and how long is it?
High School Hero was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for High School Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High School Hero was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High School Hero?
High School Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).