The Desperate Hero(1920)
Owen Moore's frantic efforts to dodge tailor bills and court his sweetheart cause some very odd situations.
The Desperate Hero 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.
The Desperate Hero (1920) is a comedy and drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles, released on June 7, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Owen Moore, Gloria Hope, Emmett King and Rube Miller. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Wesley Ruggles
- Writers:
- Zelda Crosby, Edgar Franklin
- Producers:
- Lewis J. Selznick
- Production:
- Selznick Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Desperate Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Owen Moore
as Henry Baird
Gloria Hope
as Mabel Darrow
Emmett King
as Philip Darrow
Rube Miller
as Alan Moss
Arthur Hoyt
as Whitty
Charles Arling
as Joseph Plant
Nell Craig
as Evelyn Plant
- Virginia Caldwell
Virginia Caldwell
as Dorothy Kind
Tom Ricketts
as Butler
Key crew
Directed by Wesley Ruggles, written by Zelda Crosby and Edgar Franklin, produced by Lewis J. Selznick.
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The Desperate Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Desperate Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Desperate Hero?
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The main cast of The Desperate Hero (1920) includes Owen Moore, Gloria Hope, Emmett King, Rube Miller and Arthur Hoyt. The film was directed by Wesley Ruggles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desperate Hero released?
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The Desperate Hero was released on June 7, 1920 and runs for 1h.
Is The Desperate Hero worth watching?
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The Desperate Hero (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.