Heroes for Sale
“What good are medals on tortured breasts?”
1933•NR•1h 12m•7.1•Released
Drama
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.
Director
William A. Wellman
Writer
Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
Budget
$0M
Languages
German, Italian, English
Studio
First National Pictures
Cast
Richard Barthelmess
Tom Holmes
Aline MacMahon
Mary Dennis
Loretta Young
Ruth Loring
Gordon Westcott
Roger Winston
Robert Barrat
Max Brinker
Berton Churchill
Mr. Winston
Grant Mitchell
George Gibson
Charley Grapewin
Pa Dennis
Robert McWade
Dr. Briggs
G. Pat Collins
Leader of Agitators
James Murray
Blind Soldier
Edwin Maxwell
Laundry Company President
Margaret Seddon
Jeanette Holmes
Arthur Vinton
Captain Joyce
Robert Elliott
'Red' Squad Policeman #1
Production
Company
First National Pictures
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
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