A Modern Hero
70 %|Apr 21, 1934|Drama, Romance
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Featured Crew
G.W. Pabst
Director
Louis Bromfield
Novel
Gene Markey
Screenplay
Kathryn Scola
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
James Gibbon
Editor
Robert M. Haas
Art Direction
Robert M. Haas
Costume Design
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)