Drama
Heroes for Sale
“What good are medals on tortured breasts?”
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.
Directed by William A. Wellman
71
User score
25 votes
Status
Released
Released
June 17, 1933
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
German, Italian, English
Budget → Revenue
$290K → —
Top cast
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)
Douglass Dumbrille
Chief Engineer Jim (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Miller
Angry Laundry Worker (uncredited)
