A Modern Hero

A Modern Hero

71 mins | Drama, Romance | April 21, 1934

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

A Modern Hero

71 mins | Drama, Romance | April 21, 1934

A Modern Hero
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Warner Bros. Pictures
Original title A Modern Hero
Directors G.W. Pabst
Writers Gene Markey, Kathryn Scola, Louis Bromfield

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Jean Muir

as Joanna Ryan Croy

Marjorie Rambeau

as Mme. Azais

Verree Teasdale

as Lady Claire Benston

Florence Eldridge

as Leah Ernst

Dorothy Burgess

as Hazel Flint Radier

Hobart Cavanaugh

as Henry Mueller

William Janney

as Young Pierre Croy

Arthur Hohl

as Homer Flint

Theodore Newton

as Elmer Croy

Maidel Turner

as Aunt Clara Weingartner

Mickey Rentschler

as Young Pierre as a Child

Richard Tucker

as Mr. Eggelson

Judith Vosselli

as Mrs. Eggelson

Louise Beavers

as Azais's Maid

J. M. Kerrigan

as Mr. Ryan