Here I Am a Stranger(1939)
Inspiring romance … fiery emotion!
The story of a young man's discovery of his father.
Movie: Here I Am a Stranger
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David Paulding
Duke Allen
Simpson Daniels
Professor Daniels
Clara Paulding
Lillian Bennett
Tom Sortwell
James K. Spaulding
Lester Bennet
R.J. Bennett
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The story of a young man's discovery of his father.
Release Date
1939-09-29
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Inspiring romance … fiery emotion!
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