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Heroes for Sale (1933)

Directed by William A. Wellman

Drama

Most recently watched by PeterMartin

Overview

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.

Rated NR | Length 72 minutes

Actors

Richard Barthelmess | Aline MacMahon | Loretta Young | Gordon Westcott | Robert Barrat | Berton Churchill | Grant Mitchell | Charley Grapewin | Robert McWade | G. Pat Collins | James Murray | Edwin Maxwell | Margaret Seddon | Arthur Vinton | Robert Elliott | John Marston | Ward Bond | Ronnie Cosby | Douglass Dumbrille | John 'Skins' Miller

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
10/02/2009TVBroadcastTV7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Recorded Heroes for Sale from TCM, my latest viewing obsession. This 1933 pre-code film delves into drug addiction as a war vet tries to make good. Fast paced and provocative for its time. Another good watch.

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