Movie: Borrowed Hero

Top 10 Billed Cast

Alan Baxter
Alan Baxter

Roger Andrews

Florence Rice
Florence Rice

Ann Thompson

John Hamilton
John Hamilton

William Brooks

Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon

Mrs. Riley

Wilma Francis
Wilma Francis

Carol Turner

Constance Worth
Constance Worth

Mona Brooks

Stanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews

Taylor

Richard Terry
Richard Terry

Dixie Nelson

Jerry Marlowe
Jerry Marlowe

Johnny Gray

Guy Usher
Guy Usher

District Attorney

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  • Overview

    A struggling lawyer is named as special prosecutor in a racketeering case.

  • Release Date

    1941-12-05

  • Average

    4

  • Rating:

    2.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Fearless Hero or Mobster's Pawn!

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  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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