Hail the Conquering Hero
Top 10 Billed Cast
Woodrow Truesmith
Libby
Mayor Everett J. Noble
Sgt. Heppelfinger
Reception Committee Chairman
Martha - Libby's Aunt
Mrs. Truesmith
Political Boss
Bugsy
Forrest Noble
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