A Modern Hero

Directed by G.W. Pabst
1934    71m    Passed
6.3
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 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.
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Cast of A Modern Hero
  • Richard BarthelmessPierre Radier aka Paul Rader
  • Jean MuirJoanna Ryan Croy
  • Marjorie RambeauMme. Azais
  • Verree TeasdaleLady Claire Benston
  • Florence EldridgeLeah Ernst
  • Dorothy BurgessHazel Flint Radier
  • Hobart CavanaughHenry Mueller
  • William JanneyYoung Pierre Croy
  • Arthur HohlHomer Flint
  • Theodore NewtonElmer Croy
  • Maidel TurnerAunt Clara Weingartner
  • Mickey RentschlerYoung Pierre as a Child
  • Richard TuckerMr. Eggelson
  • Judith VosselliMrs. Eggelson
  • Louise BeaversAzais's Maid
  • J.M. KerriganMr. Ryan

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