A Hero for a Night
1927-12-18 · 60 min · ★ 8.0
Cab driver falls for rich model.
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- William James Craft
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Glenn TryonHiram Hastings
Patsy Ruth MillerMary SloanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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