The Hero
“A human study cleverly knit into a series of laughs, thrills and absorbing climaxes.”
Oswald Lane is welcomed by his hometown as a war hero and enjoys recounting his adventures to anyone who will listen. He accepts an invitation to stay in the home of his rather colorless brother, Andrew, and is soon not only making love to Martha, the Belgian maid, but is also finding Andrew's wife, Hester, receptive to his flirting. After stealing money entrusted to Andrew by his church, Oswald is on his way out of town when he passes a school fire, rescues several children, and is himself seriously burned. Andrew offers his own skin for grafting, and Oswald directs Hester to return the money.
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About The Hero
The Hero is a 1923 English-language drama and war film directed by Louis J. Gasnier. The cast is led by Gaston Glass, Barbara La Marr, John St. Polis. It has a runtime of 1h 10m.
The Hero was produced by B.P. Schulberg Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 1, 1923.
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Writers
- Gilbert Emery, Eve Unsell
- Release date
- January 1, 1923
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
The Hero cast & crew
The Hero was directed by Louis J. Gasnier and written by Gilbert Emery and Eve Unsell.
The cast features Gaston Glass as Oswald Lane, Barbara La Marr as Hester Lane, John St. Polis as Andrew Lane, Martha Mattox as Sarah Lane, Frankie Lee as Andy Lane, and David Butler as Bill Walters.
Behind the camera, it was produced by B.P. Schulberg.
Is The Hero worth watching?
At 1h 10m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Hero
Gaston Glass
Oswald Lane
Barbara La Marr
Hester Lane
John St. Polis
Andrew Lane
Martha Mattox
Sarah Lane
Frankie Lee
Andy Lane
David Butler
Bill Walters
Doris Pawn
Martha
Ethel Shannon
Hilda Pierce
Miriam Cooper
Martha Baker
Grace Darmond
Cameo the Dog
The Hero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hero in United States?
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▸What language is The Hero in?
The Hero is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hero?
The Hero runs 1 hours 10 minutes (70 minutes).
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