Once A Hero is a one-act comedy play written by Harold Brighouse and first published in 1922. The play is set in a small town in England and follows the story of a retired soldier named Captain Harry Hope. After being hailed as a war hero, Harry returns to his hometown to live a quiet life. However, he soon finds himself bored and longing for the excitement of his former life. To pass the time, Harry begins to tell tall tales about his war experiences...