The Hero
“A human study cleverly knit into a series of laughs, thrills and absorbing climaxes.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Emery, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Gilbert Emery, Eve Unsell
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Gilbert Emery
Writer
Eve Unsell
Writer
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
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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.
Who directed The Hero?
The Hero was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in The Hero?
The principal cast of The Hero includes Gaston Glass, Barbara La Marr, John St. Polis, Martha Mattox, Frankie Lee.
When was The Hero released and how long is it?
The Hero was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.