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The Olympic Hero

Jun 15, 1928

0h 50m

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Overview

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

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

James P. Lyons

The Olympic Hero Trailers

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Cast

Charlie Patterson

Charles Paddock

Mary Brown

Julanne Johnston

Assistant Coach

Donald Stuart

Coach Regan

Harvey Clark

Man-About-Town

Crauford Kent

Grandpa Brown

Émile Chautard

Physical Instructress

Aileen Manning

French Champ

Raoul Paoli

Harold Fellows

Jack Selwyn

Professor

R.O. Pennell

Balfor Champ

Bob Maxwell

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6.0

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