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Heroes for Sale
Heroes for Sale
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Heroes for Sale

1933
1h 12m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1933

Runtime

1h 12m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

"What good are medals on tortured breasts?"

World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 12m
Jun 17, 1933
Languages
English
German
Italian
Director
William A. Wellman
William A. Wellman
Production
First National Pictures
First National Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

20 Cast Members

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Tom Holmes

Aline MacMahon

Aline MacMahon

Mary Dennis

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Ruth Loring

Gordon Westcott

Gordon Westcott

Roger Winston

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Max Brinker

Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

Mr. Winston

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

George Gibson

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Pa Dennis

Robert McWade

Robert McWade

Dr. Briggs

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Leader of Agitators

James Murray

James Murray

Blind Soldier

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Laundry Company President

Margaret Seddon

Margaret Seddon

Jeanette Holmes

Arthur Vinton

Arthur Vinton

Captain Joyce

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

'Red' Squad Policeman #1

John Marston

John Marston

The Judge (voice)

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Red (uncredited)

Ronnie Cosby

Ronnie Cosby

Young Bill Holmes (uncredited)

Douglass Dumbrille

Douglass Dumbrille

Chief Engineer Jim (uncredited)

John 'Skins' Miller

John 'Skins' Miller

Angry Laundry Worker (uncredited)

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