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The Hero (1923)

The Hero poster
Directed by
Louis J. Gasnier
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 10m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man returns home after World War I and struggles to readjust to civilian life. His family and friends must contend with his changed personality and the secrets he carries.

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What happens

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. It is based upon the 1921 play of the same name by Gilbert Emery. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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