| The College Hero | |
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| Directed by | Walter Lang |
| Written by | Dorothy Howell |
| Produced by | Harry Cohn |
| Starring | Pauline Garon Rex Lease |
| Cinematography | Joseph Walker |
| Edited by | Arthur Roberts |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 54 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
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