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A Modern Hero

Film

A Modern Hero

7.0

1h 11m

1934

Synopsis

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

Director

G.W. Pabst

DramaRomance

circusambitionpre-codecircus performer

Cast & Crew

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Jean Muir

Jean Muir

as Joanna Ryan Croy

Marjorie Rambeau

Marjorie Rambeau

as Mme. Azais

Verree Teasdale

Verree Teasdale

as Lady Claire Benston

Florence Eldridge

Florence Eldridge

as Leah Ernst

Dorothy Burgess

Dorothy Burgess

as Hazel Flint Radier

Hobart Cavanaugh

Hobart Cavanaugh

as Henry Mueller

William Janney

William Janney

as Young Pierre Croy

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

as Homer Flint

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