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A Modern Hero · Next Movie

A Modern Hero

A Modern Hero

7.0(4 votes)19341h 11m

Overview

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

Release schedule

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Apr 21, 1934

In theaters

Digital release

Unknown

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

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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

Azais's Maid

J.M. Kerrigan

J.M. Kerrigan

Mr. Ryan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)

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