
Rivals since childhood, Pete ( Nick Stuart ) and Bill ( John Darrow ) continue feuding in high school, and their natural friction is intensified by each centering his attention on new classmate, Eleanor Barrett ( Sally Phipps ). Amusing complications involve a sequence in which the high school Latin class presents what is intended to be a Roman tragedy but develops as a comic farce.


Is High School Hero worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This film is a fascinating historical curio for classic cinema enthusiasts and those interested in the genesis of the teen drama genre, but it will likely test the patience of modern viewers accustomed to faster pacing and deeper...

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"Is High School Hero worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This film is a fascinating historical curio for classic cinema enthusiasts and those interested in the genesis of the teen drama genre, but it will likely test the patience of modern viewers accustomed to faster pacing and deeper character development. It is a film best suited for the academic, the cinephile, or anyone with a deep appreciation for the foundational elements of American cinema. Conversely, ..."

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Delos Sutherland, David Butler, Seton I. Miller, William M. Conselman
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