The Olympic Hero(1928)
The Olympic Hero Synopsis
A story with a college background revolves around sprinter Charles Paddock, utilizing newsreel footage of the 1924 Olympic Games.
The Olympic Hero (1928) is a comedy film directed by Roy William Neill, released on June 15, 1928 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Charles Paddock, Julanne Johnston, Donald Stuart and Harvey Clark. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy William Neill
- Writers:
- Ronald De Gastro, Ronald De Gastro
- Cinematographer:
- Faxon M. Dean
- Production:
- James P. Lyons
- Status:
- Released
The Olympic Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Charles Paddock
Charles Paddock
as Charlie Patterson
Julanne Johnston
as Mary Brown
Donald Stuart
as Assistant Coach
Harvey Clark
as Coach Regan
Crauford Kent
as Man-About-Town
Émile Chautard
as Grandpa Brown
Aileen Manning
as Physical Instructress
Raoul Paoli
as French Champ
- Jack Selwyn
Jack Selwyn
as Harold Fellows
- R.O. Pennell
R.O. Pennell
as Professor
- Bob Maxwell
Bob Maxwell
as Balfor Champ
Key crew
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Ronald De Gastro and Ronald De Gastro.
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The Olympic Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Olympic Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Olympic Hero online?
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Who stars in The Olympic Hero?
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The main cast of The Olympic Hero (1928) includes Charles Paddock, Julanne Johnston, Donald Stuart, Harvey Clark and Crauford Kent. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Olympic Hero released?
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The Olympic Hero was released on June 15, 1928 and runs for 50m.
Is The Olympic Hero worth watching?
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The Olympic Hero (1928) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.