
A Modern Hero
Drama · Romance
Overview
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Top Cast


Richard Barthelmess
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader


Jean Muir
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy


Marjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais


Verree Teasdale
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston


Florence Eldridge
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst


Dorothy Burgess
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier


Hobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller


William Janney
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy


Arthur Hohl
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint


Theodore Newton
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
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