Watch A Modern Hero (1934) Official Trailer
7 / 10 IMDb April 21, 1934 1h 11m
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Director
Runtime
1h 11m
Release Date
April 21, 1934
Genre
Drama, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Richard Barthelmess
as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
as Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
as Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
as Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
as Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
as Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Henry Mueller
William Janney
as Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
as Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
as Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner
as Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler
as Young Pierre as a Child
Richard Tucker
as Mr. Eggelson
Judith Vosselli
as Mrs. Eggelson
Louise Beavers
as Azais's Maid
J.M. Kerrigan
as Mr. Ryan
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
as Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)
Production Companies
Warner Bros. PicturesAdvertisement
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