The Hero (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1923, The Hero is a drama and war film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Hero stars Gaston Glass as Oswald Lane, Barbara La Marr as Hester Lane, John St. Polis as Andrew Lane and Martha Mattox as Sarah Lane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hero (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hero worth watching?
- The Hero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hero?
- The Hero stars Gaston Glass, Barbara La Marr, John St. Polis, Martha Mattox and Frankie Lee.
- When was The Hero released?
- The Hero was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.