‘Heroes for Sale’: A Study of Responsible Business

Humane capitalism trumps hypocritical communism.
‘Heroes for Sale’: A Study of Responsible Business
(L–R) Mary Dennis (Aline MacMahon), Tom’s son (Ronnie Cosby), and Thomas Holmes (Richard Barthelmess), in “Heroes for Sale." Warner Bros. Pictures
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NR | 1 h 16 min | Drama | 1933

William Wellman’s film takes a shot at communism while arguing that capitalism without moral principles can be as rudderless and disruptive. Far from neutral, though, the film champions capitalism with humanitarianism, if not outright altruism, at its center.

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez
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Rudolph Lambert Fernandez is an independent writer who writes on pop culture.
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