A Modern Hero
1934, English. Directed by G.W. Pabst.
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- G.W. PabstDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Markey, Kathryn Scola
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A Modern Hero runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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A Modern Hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 April 1934. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Modern Hero?
A Modern Hero (1934) was directed by G.W. Pabst and stars Richard Barthelmess, Jean Muir, Marjorie Rambeau.