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The Hero (1923)

1923-01-01 · 1h 10m · EN
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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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Gilbert EmeryWriterEve UnsellWriterLouis J. GasnierDirector

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Gaston GlassGaston GlassOswald LaneBarbara La MarrBarbara La MarrHester LaneJohn St. PolisJohn St. PolisAndrew LaneMartha MattoxMartha MattoxSarah LaneFrankie LeeFrankie LeeAndy LaneDavid ButlerDavid ButlerBill WaltersDoris PawnDoris PawnMarthaEthel ShannonEthel ShannonHilda PierceMiriam CooperMiriam CooperMartha BakerGrace DarmondGrace DarmondCameo the DogCameo the Dog

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Genre affinityDrama · WarDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference379663Actor preference259060 · 424933 · 330255

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What is The Hero 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.

How long is The Hero?

The Hero has a runtime of 70 minutes.