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A Modern Hero

19347.0 / 1071 min
Drama, Romance

Overview

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Jean Muir

Jean Muir

Joanna Ryan Croy

Marjorie Rambeau

Marjorie Rambeau

Mme. Azais

Verree Teasdale

Verree Teasdale

Lady Claire Benston

Florence Eldridge

Florence Eldridge

Leah Ernst

Dorothy Burgess

Dorothy Burgess

Hazel Flint Radier

Hobart Cavanaugh

Hobart Cavanaugh

Henry Mueller

William Janney

William Janney

Young Pierre Croy

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

Homer Flint

Theodore Newton

Theodore Newton

Elmer Croy

Maidel Turner

Maidel Turner

Aunt Clara Weingartner

Mickey Rentschler

Mickey Rentschler

Young Pierre as a Child

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Mr. Eggelson

Judith Vosselli

Judith Vosselli

Mrs. Eggelson

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Azais's Maid

J.M. Kerrigan

J.M. Kerrigan

Mr. Ryan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)

Crew

G.W. Pabst

G.W. Pabst

Director

Louis Bromfield

Louis Bromfield

Novel

Gene Markey

Gene Markey

Screenplay

Kathryn Scola

Kathryn Scola

Screenplay

Heinz Roemheld

Heinz Roemheld

Original Music Composer

James Gibbon

James Gibbon

Editor

Robert M. Haas

Robert M. Haas

Art Direction

Robert M. Haas

Robert M. Haas

Costume Design

James Seymour

James Seymour

Production Supervisor

William Rees

William Rees

Director of Photography