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  • A Modern Hero (1934)
  • Passed
    71 min | Drama, Romance
A Modern Hero (1934)
Passed
71 min | Drama, Romance

Pierre is a handsome young circus rider whose mother has long tolerated his amorous adventures but becomes genuinely concerned when he actually falls in love. She reveals to him that he's the son of a wealthy man, whom she could not marry ...See morePierre is a handsome young circus rider whose mother has long tolerated his amorous adventures but becomes genuinely concerned when he actually falls in love. She reveals to him that he's the son of a wealthy man, whom she could not marry because of the circus life. But Pierre uses this knowledge as a springboard to wealth and fame himself, as an automobile-maker in the early days of the industry, and as a munitions dealer when war breaks out. But his ambition seems to take its toll on all his relationships, and he seems unaware that he is over-reaching himself. Written by Gary Dickerson See less
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Director
Georg Wilhelm Pabst (as G.W. Pabst)
Writers
Louis Bromfield (novel) | Gene Markey (screenplay) | Kathryn Scola (screenplay)
Cinematographer
Editor
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Updated Apr 3, 1934

Release date
Apr 21, 1934 (United States)

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31 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader   See fewer
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy Joanna Ryan Croy   See fewer
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais Mme. Azais   See fewer
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston Lady Claire Benston   See fewer
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst Leah Ernst   See fewer
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier Hazel Flint Radier   See fewer
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller Henry Mueller   See fewer
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy Young Pierre Croy   See fewer
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint Homer Flint   See fewer
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy Elmer Croy   See fewer
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Ryan Mr. Ryan   See fewer
Maidel Turner
Aunt Clara Weingartner Aunt Clara Weingartner   See fewer
Mickey Rentschler
Young Pierre as a Child Young Pierre as a Child   See fewer
Richard Tucker
Mr. Eggelson Mr. Eggelson   See fewer
Judith Vosselli
Mrs. Eggelson Mrs. Eggelson   See fewer
Mary Baker
Claire's Maid (uncredited) Claire's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Louise Beavers
Azais' Maid (uncredited) Azais' Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Betty Boyd
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Paul's Secretary (uncredited) Paul's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Lester Dorr
Flint's Chauffeur (uncredited) Flint's Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Elliott
Bridge Player (uncredited) Bridge Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Theresa Harris
Leah's Maid (uncredited) Leah's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Hickman
Dr. McPherson (uncredited) Dr. McPherson (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Kibbee
Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Theodore Lorch
Ringmaster (uncredited) Ringmaster (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Madden
Young Boy (uncredited) Young Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
George Reed
Paul's Butler (uncredited) Paul's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Mme. Azais' Neighbor (uncredited) Mme. Azais' Neighbor (uncredited)   See fewer
David Thursby
Caddy Master (uncredited) Caddy Master (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Eggelson's Butler (uncredited) Eggelson's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
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