A Modern Hero (1934)
1934 · 1h 11m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Director: G.W. Pabst
Writers: Gene Markey, Louis Bromfield, Kathryn Scola
Music by: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: William Rees
Editor: James Gibbon
Cast
Richard Barthelmess as Pierre Radier aka Paul RaderJean Muir as Joanna Ryan CroyMarjorie Rambeau as Mme. AzaisVerree Teasdale as Lady Claire BenstonFlorence Eldridge as Leah ErnstDorothy Burgess as Hazel Flint RadierHobart Cavanaugh as Henry MuellerWilliam Janney as Young Pierre CroyArthur Hohl as Homer FlintTheodore Newton as Elmer CroyMaidel Turner as Aunt Clara WeingartnerMickey Rentschler as Young Pierre as a ChildMore like this
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