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Many a mystery is less bewildering than Heroes for Sale, which was not intended as a puzzler at all.
Frank S. Nugent, New York Times
Heroes for Sale
What good are medals on tortured breasts?
1933 · 1h 12m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
William A. Wellman
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.
Director and cast
- William A. Wellman Director
- 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
- Grant Mitchell as George Gibson
- Charley Grapewin as Pa Dennis
- Robert McWade as Dr. Briggs
- G. Pat Collins as Leader of Agitators
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
75%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This is also bracingly egalitarian, attacking the hypocrisy of communists and capitalists alike.
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
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