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  2. The Olympic Hero

The Olympic Hero

1928
50m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1928

Runtime

50m

Storyline

A story with a college background revolves around sprinter Charles Paddock, utilizing newsreel footage of the 1924 Olympic Games.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Jun 15, 1928
Languages
No Language
Director
Roy William Neill
Roy William Neill
Production
James P. Lyons
James P. Lyons
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Charles Paddock

Charlie Patterson

Julanne Johnston

Julanne Johnston

Mary Brown

Donald Stuart

Donald Stuart

Assistant Coach

Harvey Clark

Harvey Clark

Coach Regan

Crauford Kent

Crauford Kent

Man-About-Town

Émile Chautard

Émile Chautard

Grandpa Brown

Aileen Manning

Aileen Manning

Physical Instructress

Raoul Paoli

Raoul Paoli

French Champ

Jack Selwyn

Harold Fellows

R.O. Pennell

Professor

Bob Maxwell

Balfor Champ

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