Heroes for Sale

1h 12m
Drama
7

World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.

Cast

Richard Barthelmess
Tom Holmes
Aline MacMahon
Mary Dennis
Loretta Young
Ruth Loring
Gordon Westcott
Roger Winston
Robert Barrat
Max Brinker
Berton Churchill
Mr. Winston
Grant Mitchell
George Gibson
Charley Grapewin
Pa Dennis
Robert McWade
Dr. Briggs
G. Pat Collins
Leader of Agitators
James Murray
Blind Soldier
Edwin Maxwell
Laundry Company President
Margaret Seddon
Jeanette Holmes
Arthur Vinton
Captain Joyce
Robert Elliott
'Red' Squad Policeman #1
John Marston
The Judge (voice)
Ward Bond
Red (uncredited)
Ronnie Cosby
Young Bill Holmes (uncredited)
Douglass Dumbrille
Chief Engineer Jim (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Miller
Angry Laundry Worker (uncredited)

Crew

William A. Wellman
Director
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Wilson Mizner
Screenplay
Howard Bretherton
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Jack Okey
Art Direction

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