The Desperate Hero
“Owen Moore's frantic efforts to dodge tailor bills and court his sweetheart cause some very odd situations.”
Synopsis
Henry Baird, a young newspaperman with a second-hand car but little money, decides to raffle off the car at a county picnic, so that he can take out his sweetheart, Mabel Darrow, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, as soon as Henry gets the money, his tailor demands that he pay off his debt. Also, youngsters set the car on fire before he can give to the winner, Joseph Plant, whose wife Evelyn was formerly Henry's sweetheart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Zelda Crosby, Edgar Franklin
- Original Title
- The Desperate Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Zelda Crosby, Edgar Franklin
Lewis J. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Zelda Crosby
Writer
Lewis J. Selznick
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Hero
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What is The Desperate Hero about?
Henry Baird, a young newspaperman with a second-hand car but little money, decides to raffle off the car at a county picnic, so that he can take out his sweetheart, Mabel Darrow, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, as soon as Henry gets the money, his tailor demands that he pay off his debt. Also, youngsters set the car on fire before he can give to the winner, Joseph Plant, whose wife Evelyn was formerly Henry's sweetheart.
Who directed The Desperate Hero?
The Desperate Hero was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in The Desperate Hero?
The principal cast of The Desperate Hero includes Owen Moore, Gloria Hope, Emmett King, Rube Miller, Arthur Hoyt.
When was The Desperate Hero released and how long is it?
The Desperate Hero was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desperate Hero?
The Desperate Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).