The Hero (1923 film)

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The Hero
The Hero (1923) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Louis J. Gasnier
Written by Eve Unsell
Based onThe Hero
by Gilbert Emery
Produced by B.P. Schulberg
Starring Gaston Glass
Barbara La Marr
John St. Polis
Cinematography Karl Struss
Production
company
B.P. Schulberg Productions
Distributed by Preferred Pictures
Release date
  • January 1, 1923 (1923-01-01)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Hero is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Gaston Glass, Barbara La Marr, and John St. Polis. [1] [2] It is based upon the 1921 play of the same name by Gilbert Emery. [3] [4]

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The Hero is a lost film. [5]

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