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A Modern Hero

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Calorie Rating: 100
Released: 1934-04-21
Running Time: 71 Minutes
Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures,

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

Director / Directors

G.W. Pabst

Director

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Character: Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Jean Muir

Character: Joanna Ryan Croy

Marjorie Rambeau

Character: Mme. Azais

Verree Teasdale

Character: Lady Claire Benston

Florence Eldridge

Character: Leah Ernst

Dorothy Burgess

Character: Hazel Flint Radier

Hobart Cavanaugh

Character: Henry Mueller

William Janney

Character: Young Pierre Croy

Arthur Hohl

Character: Homer Flint

Theodore Newton

Character: Elmer Croy

Maidel Turner

Character: Aunt Clara Weingartner

Mickey Rentschler

Character: Young Pierre as a Child

Richard Tucker

Character: Mr. Eggelson

Judith Vosselli

Character: Mrs. Eggelson

Louise Beavers

Character: Azais's Maid

J.M. Kerrigan

Character: Mr. Ryan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Character: Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)

Production and Crew

Louis Bromfield

Novel

Gene Markey

Screenplay

Kathryn Scola

Screenplay

Heinz Roemheld

Original Music Composer

James Gibbon

Editor

Robert M. Haas

Art Direction

Robert M. Haas

Costume Design

James Seymour

Production Supervisor

William Rees

Director of Photography