

Heroes for Sale
“What good are medals on tortured breasts?”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
John Marston
The Judge (voice)
Ward Bond
Red (uncredited)
Ronnie Cosby
Young Bill Holmes (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$290K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Heroes for Sale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $290K
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord
Bernhard Kaun
James Van Trees
Howard Bretherton
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Wilson Mizner
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Screenplay
William A. Wellman
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Howard Bretherton
Editor
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroes for Sale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heroes for Sale about?
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.
Who directed Heroes for Sale?
Heroes for Sale was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Heroes for Sale?
The principal cast of Heroes for Sale includes Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcott, Robert Barrat.
When was Heroes for Sale released and how long is it?
Heroes for Sale was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Heroes for Sale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroes for Sale was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heroes for Sale?
Heroes for Sale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















