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A Modern Hero

1934

1h 11m

Director: G.W. Pabst

Writers: Kathryn Scola, Gene Markey

Overview

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

Cast

17 people

Photo of Richard Barthelmess as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Richard Barthelmess

Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Photo of Jean Muir as Joanna Ryan Croy

Jean Muir

Joanna Ryan Croy

Photo of Marjorie Rambeau as Mme. Azais

Marjorie Rambeau

Mme. Azais

Photo of Verree Teasdale as Lady Claire Benston

Verree Teasdale

Lady Claire Benston

Photo of Florence Eldridge as Leah Ernst

Florence Eldridge

Leah Ernst

Photo of Dorothy Burgess as Hazel Flint Radier

Dorothy Burgess

Hazel Flint Radier

Photo of Hobart Cavanaugh as Henry Mueller

Hobart Cavanaugh

Henry Mueller

Photo of William Janney as Young Pierre Croy

William Janney

Young Pierre Croy

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