A Modern Hero

1934 · 71 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 281 VOTES · DIR. G.W. Pabst

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Overview

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

Dialogue Timeline — 872 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:59 Get up, Doctor.
00:05:40 That woman who cracked the whip, who is she?
00:08:59 Maybe she would.
00:12:06 When I came out to take my bows...
00:14:59 I'll talk to you outside.
00:17:50 Please...
00:20:40 I hate the circus.
00:23:57 He says it's lunchtime. I'll take him back to Joanna.
00:28:22 Well, Mueller old boy! This is our last day with the circus.
00:31:23 That's what I'm supposed to be. Here, give him a hand.
00:34:46 He's dark.
00:36:51 And I ain't a pretty sight when I'm drunk.
00:39:49 "delivery to be made at Tomkinsville."
00:41:30 What would you say on Sunday if I asked you to marry me?
00:43:49 What do I have to be all dressed up for?
00:46:19 I don't mean anything to you.
00:48:36 Then you aren't ever going to have any children of your own?
00:51:31 But, I must be in Paris in January for my final decree.
00:53:23 -Tell me about yourself. -There isn't much to tell.
00:55:20 Well...when did you get to town?
00:57:38 -Shall I serve the breakfast, Sir? -No thanks, we'll take care of it ourselves.
01:01:23 I Paul Rader, do hereby bequeath to my son, Pierre Croy, all my property
01:04:03 He's dead?
01:09:08 You're part of me.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed872
Dialogue density12.3 lines / min
First line00:00:59
Final line01:09:08

Production Record

DirectorG.W. Pabst
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes281