Drama · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 12m

Heroes for Sale

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Director
William A. Wellman
Cast
Richard Barthelmess as Tom Holmes Aline MacMahon as Mary Dennis Loretta Young as Ruth Loring Gordon Westcott as Roger Winston Robert Barrat as Max Brinker Berton Churchill as Mr. Winston
Crew
James Van Trees — Director of Photography Howard Bretherton — Editor Bernhard Kaun — Original Music Composer Wilson Mizner — Screenplay Robert Lord — Screenplay Hal B. Wallis — Producer
Tagline

What good are medals on tortured breasts?

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
inventorcapitalismwar veteranworld war idrug addictionstreet riotsgreat depressionanti-communismautomationmorphineunrequited lovepoverty
Key Collaborators
William A. Wellman Director James Van Trees Director of Photography Howard Bretherton Editor Bernhard Kaun Original Music Composer Wilson Mizner Screenplay Robert Lord Screenplay Hal B. Wallis Producer Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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