A Modern Hero (1934)
Overview
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.91 |
Directed By
G.W. Pabst
Crew
Gene Markey
Louis Bromfield
Kathryn Scola
G.W. Pabst
James Gibbon
Robert M. Haas
Robert M. Haas
James Seymour
Heinz Roemheld
William Rees
TOP CAST
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner
Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler
Young Pierre as a Child
Richard Tucker
Mr. Eggelson
Judith Vosselli
Mrs. Eggelson
Louise Beavers
Azais's Maid
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Ryan
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)
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