A Modern Hero

G.W. Pabst
1934-04-21


7
71 min

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

Cast

Name Character Team
Richard Barthelmess Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader Unowned
Jean Muir Joanna Ryan Croy Unowned
Marjorie Rambeau Mme. Azais Unowned
Verree Teasdale Lady Claire Benston Unowned
Florence Eldridge Leah Ernst Unowned
Dorothy Burgess Hazel Flint Radier Unowned
Hobart Cavanaugh Henry Mueller Unowned
William Janney Young Pierre Croy Unowned
Arthur Hohl Homer Flint Unowned
Theodore Newton Elmer Croy Unowned
Maidel Turner Aunt Clara Weingartner Unowned
Mickey Rentschler Young Pierre as a Child Unowned
Richard Tucker Mr. Eggelson Unowned
Judith Vosselli Mrs. Eggelson Unowned
Louise Beavers Azais's Maid Unowned
J.M. Kerrigan Mr. Ryan Unowned
Madame Sul-Te-Wan Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited) Unowned