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Heroes for Sale
"What good are medals on tortured breasts?"
1933 • 1h 12m • ★ 7.0 (24 votes) Released
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
William A. Wellman
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Wilson Mizner
Rating
7.0
Runtime
72 min
Budget
$0.3M
Production
First National PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
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