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A Modern Hero
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A Modern Hero 1934 Directed by G.W. Pabst

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

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Romance
Production Company Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Date 21 April 1934
71 mins
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
Director
G.W. Pabst
G.W. Pabst
Writers
Gene Markey
Gene Markey
Kathryn Scola
Kathryn Scola
Producer
James Seymour
James Seymour
Cinematography
William Rees
William Rees
Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Heinz Roemheld
Editor
James Gibbon
James Gibbon
Original Writer
Louis Bromfield
Louis Bromfield
Art Direction
Robert M. Haas
Robert M. Haas
Costume Design
Robert M. Haas
Robert M. Haas