Movie: Half a Hero

Top 7 Billed Cast

Red Skelton
Red Skelton

Ben Dobson

Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen

Martha Dobson

Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes

Mrs. Watts

Frank Cady
Frank Cady

Mr. Watts

Dabbs Greer
Dabbs Greer

George Payson

Charles Dingle
Charles Dingle

Mr. Bascomb

Willard Waterman
Willard Waterman

Charles McEstway

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