A Modern Hero

A Modern Hero

A Modern Hero

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A Modern Hero

1934

1h 11m

7.0(3 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Richard Barthelmess

Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Richard Barthelmess

Acting

Jean Muir

Joanna Ryan Croy

Jean Muir

Acting

Marjorie Rambeau

Mme. Azais

Marjorie Rambeau

Acting

Verree Teasdale

Lady Claire Benston

Verree Teasdale

Acting

Florence Eldridge

Leah Ernst

Florence Eldridge

Acting

Dorothy Burgess

Hazel Flint Radier

Dorothy Burgess

Acting

Hobart Cavanaugh

Henry Mueller

Hobart Cavanaugh

Acting

William Janney

Young Pierre Croy

William Janney

Acting

Arthur Hohl

Homer Flint

Arthur Hohl

Acting

Theodore Newton

Elmer Croy

Theodore Newton

Acting

Maidel Turner

Aunt Clara Weingartner

Maidel Turner

Acting

Mickey Rentschler

Young Pierre as a Child

Mickey Rentschler

Acting

Richard Tucker

Mr. Eggelson

Richard Tucker

Acting

Judith Vosselli

Mrs. Eggelson

Judith Vosselli

Acting

Louise Beavers

Azais's Maid

Louise Beavers

Acting

J.M. Kerrigan

Mr. Ryan

J.M. Kerrigan

Acting

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

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