A Modern Hero

1h 11m
DramaRomance
7

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

Cast

Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner
Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler
Young Pierre as a Child
Richard Tucker
Mr. Eggelson
Judith Vosselli
Mrs. Eggelson
Louise Beavers
Azais's Maid
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Ryan
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)

Crew

G.W. Pabst
Director
Gene Markey
Screenplay
Kathryn Scola
Screenplay
Louis Bromfield
Novel
James Gibbon
Editor
William Rees
Director of Photography
James Seymour
Production Supervisor
Robert M. Haas
Costume Design, Art Direction
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer

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