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A Modern Hero

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

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1934-04-21

Runtime: 71 mins

Director: G.W. Pabst

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Romance

Original title: A Modern Hero

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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