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{{Infobox Movie | |||
'''''Heroes for Sale''''' is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by [[William A. Wellman]] (''[[ | |name = Heroes for Sale | ||
|picture =heroesforsale.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States<br /> | |||
|director = [[William A. Wellman]] | |||
|date= June 17, 1933 | |||
|language =English<br /> German | |||
|studio=First National Pictures | |||
|distributor=Warner Bros. Pictures | |||
|character1=Thomas 'Tom' Holmes | |||
|character2=Ruth Loring | |||
|character3=Mary Dennis | |||
|character4=Roger Winston | |||
|character5=Max Brinker | |||
|character6=Mr. Winston | |||
|character7=George W. Gibson | |||
|character8=Pa Dennis | |||
|actor1=[[Richard Barthelmess]] | |||
|actor2=Loretta Young | |||
|actor3=Aline MacMahon | |||
|actor4=Gordon Westcott | |||
|actor5=[[Robert Barrat]] | |||
|actor6=Berton Churchill | |||
|actor7=Grant Mitchell | |||
|actor8=Charley Grapewin | |||
}} | |||
'''''Heroes for Sale''''' is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by [[William A. Wellman]] (''[[Wings]]''). During the First World War, Roger Winston was ordered to destroy a German machine gun nest with a handful of men, including Tom Holmes, who was from the same town as him. Tom is wounded while capturing a German officer, but Roger receives the honors, although he has acted cowardly, which he refrains from admitting. Tom instead is captured and is taken to the hospital, where he is treated. After the war, Roger gets a job for Tom in his father's bank in exchange for his silence. | |||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Colt M1911== | |||
Roger Winston ([[Gordon Westcott]]) and other U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the [[M1911]] pistol during the World War I battles. | |||
[[File: COLTM1911_1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:hfs14sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winston waits in his foxhole with an [[M1911]].]] | |||
==Colt New Service== | |||
A railroad dick is armed with a [[Colt New Service]] revolver when he menaces Holmes. | |||
[[Image: ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP. ]] | |||
[[Image:hfs24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A railroad dick with the revolver as he menaces Holmes.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==M1903 Springfield== | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
Doughboys | Doughboys including Thomas Holmes ([[Richard Barthelmess]]) and Roger Winston are armed with [[Springfield Model 1903]] with M1905 bayonets during the WWI sequence. | ||
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield]] | [[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[Image:hsf1sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Doughboys hold their Springfield rifles with bayonets fixed as they are ordered on a suicide mission.]] | [[Image:hsf1sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Doughboys hold their Springfield rifles with bayonets fixed as they are ordered on a suicide mission.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger | [[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger and Thomas discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with M1905 bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:hsf9sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy armed with the Springfield dies a heroic death.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:hsf11sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tom waits at the edge of the German trench with his rifle.]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:hsf12sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A few moments later, he captures the German Lt. Lefner ([[Hans Fuerberg]]) with his Springfield.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Winchester Model 1897== | |||
Riot police are armed with [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns. | |||
[[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:hfs18sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer on the right running board holds the Winchester M1897.]] | |||
[[Image:hfs21sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A riot officer holds his [[Winchester Model 1897]] above the heads of rioters.]] | |||
==Double Barreled Shotgun== | |||
During the riots, a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is seen. | |||
[[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charles Parker 1878 Shotgun]] | |||
[[Image:hfs23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Railroad dicks menace the unemployed. The double-barreled shotgun is seen in the background.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
German machine gunners use a [[Maxim MG08]] to repulse the American attack. | German machine gunners use a [[Maxim MG08]] to repulse the American attack. | ||
[[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08.]] | [[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on ''Schlittenlafette'' 08 mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:hfs5sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The German pill box.]] | [[Image:hfs5sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The German pill box.]] | ||
[[Image:hrs8sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Germans fire on advancing Doughboys.]] | [[Image:hrs8sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Germans fire on advancing Doughboys.]] | ||
== F1 Hand Grenade == | =Other= | ||
==F1 Hand Grenade== | |||
Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an [[F1 hand grenade]]. | Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an [[F1 hand grenade]]. | ||
[[File:F1 | [[File:French F1 Mle 1916 Billant.JPG|thumb|none|200px|F1 hand grenade with Mle1916 Billant fuse.]] | ||
[[Image:hf0sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes pulls the pin on his F1 Grenade.]] | [[Image:hf0sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes pulls the pin on his F1 Grenade.]] | ||
==L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ==L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ||
Riot police are also seen using the [[Federal Gas Riot Gun|L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun]]. | Riot police are also seen using the [[Federal Gas Riot Gun|L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun]]. | ||
[[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun]] | [[Image:L-5-Federa-Gas-Riot-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun]] | ||
[[Image:hfs20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A riot police officer carries an L-S Federal Gas Riot Gun.]] | |||
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[[Category: B&W]] | [[Category: B&W]] | ||
[[Category:William A. Wellman]] | [[Category: William A. Wellman]] | ||
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Heroes for Sale is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by William A. Wellman (Wings). During the First World War, Roger Winston was ordered to destroy a German machine gun nest with a handful of men, including Tom Holmes, who was from the same town as him. Tom is wounded while capturing a German officer, but Roger receives the honors, although he has acted cowardly, which he refrains from admitting. Tom instead is captured and is taken to the hospital, where he is treated. After the war, Roger gets a job for Tom in his father's bank in exchange for his silence.
The following weapons were used in the film Heroes for Sale:
Handguns
Colt M1911
Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and other U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the M1911 pistol during the World War I battles.
Colt New Service
A railroad dick is armed with a Colt New Service revolver when he menaces Holmes.
Rifles
M1903 Springfield
Doughboys including Thomas Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) and Roger Winston are armed with Springfield Model 1903 with M1905 bayonets during the WWI sequence.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
Riot police are armed with Winchester Model 1897 shotguns.
Double Barreled Shotgun
During the riots, a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG08
German machine gunners use a Maxim MG08 to repulse the American attack.
Other
F1 Hand Grenade
Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an F1 hand grenade.
L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun
Riot police are also seen using the L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun.
