The Olympic Hero

The Olympic Hero

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The Olympic Hero

1928

0h 50m

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Comedy

Overview

A story with a college background revolves around sprinter Charles Paddock, utilizing newsreel footage of the 1924 Olympic Games.

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11 members

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Charles Paddock

Charlie Patterson

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Julanne Johnston

Mary Brown

Julanne Johnston

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Donald Stuart

Assistant Coach

Donald Stuart

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Harvey Clark

Coach Regan

Harvey Clark

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Crauford Kent

Man-About-Town

Crauford Kent

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Émile Chautard

Grandpa Brown

Émile Chautard

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Aileen Manning

Physical Instructress

Aileen Manning

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Raoul Paoli

French Champ

Raoul Paoli

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Jack Selwyn

Harold Fellows

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R.O. Pennell

Professor

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Bob Maxwell

Balfor Champ

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