Hero for a Day
Synopsis
When a night watchman is mistaken for a wealthy college alumnus, his family and friends help him go along with the pretense.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buchman, Matt Taylor
- Original Title
- Hero for a Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Harold Buchman, Matt Taylor
John W. Boyle
Charles Maynard
Ken Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Young
Director
Ken Goldsmith
Producer
Harold Buchman
Writer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Charles Maynard
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero for a Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Hero for a Day includes Anita Louise, Dick Foran, Charley Grapewin, Emma Dunn, David Holt.
When was Hero for a Day released and how long is it?
Hero for a Day was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero for a Day?
Hero for a Day holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).