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[[Image:heroesforsale.jpg|thumb|right|300px|”Heroes for Sale” (1933)]] | [[Image:heroesforsale.jpg|thumb|right|300px|”Heroes for Sale” (1933)]] | ||
| − | '''Heroes for Sale'' is a 1933 | + | '''''Heroes for Sale''''' is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by William A. Wellman (''[[Battleground]]''). The film focuses on a World War I veteran who struggles to make a living following the war. The cast included Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcottand, and Max Brinker. |
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| + | ==M1903 Springfield== | ||
Doughboys appear to use a [[Springfield Model 1903]] with fixed bayonets throughout the film. | Doughboys appear to use a [[Springfield Model 1903]] with fixed bayonets throughout the film. | ||
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield]] | [[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1903 Springfield]] | ||
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[[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and Thomas 'Tom' Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with bayonet.]] | [[Image:hsf3sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Roger Winston (Gordon Westcott) and Thomas 'Tom' Holmes (Richard Barthelmess) discuss the mission, while Holmes carries his M1909 Springfield with bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:hsf11sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:hsf11sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | [[Image:hsf9sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy dies an heroic death.]] | + | [[Image:hsf9sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy armed with the Springfield dies an heroic death.]] |
| − | [[Image:hsf12sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes captures a German officer.]] | + | [[Image:hsf12sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Holmes with the Springfield as he captures a German officer.]] |
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==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. | ||
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==M1911== | ==M1911== | ||
| − | U.S. doughboys | + | U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the [[M1911]] pistol during the World War I battles. |
| − | [[File: COLTM1911_1913.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File: COLTM1911_1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911]] |
[[Image:hfs14sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winston waits in his foxhole with an [[M1911]].]] | [[Image:hfs14sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winston waits in his foxhole with an [[M1911]].]] | ||
== Winchester Model 1897 == | == Winchester Model 1897 == | ||
| − | Riot police are armed with [[Winchester Model 1897]] | + | Riot police are armed with [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns. |
| − | [[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image: WinchesterM1897.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester M1897]] |
[[Image:hfs18sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer on the right running board holds the Winchester M1897.]] | [[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 M1897]] above the heads of rioters.]] | [[Image:hfs21sm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A riot officer holds his [[Winchester M1897]] above the heads of rioters.]] | ||
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| + | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
| + | During the riots, a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] is seen. | ||
| + | [[File:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Shotgun]] | ||
| + | [[Image:hfs23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Railroad dicks menace the unemployed. The double barreled shotgun is seen in the background.]] | ||
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==L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ==L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun== | ||
| − | Riot police | + | 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.]] | [[Image:hfs20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A riot police officer carries an L-S Federal Gas Riot Gun.]] | ||
==Colt New Service== | ==Colt New Service== | ||
| − | A railroad dick | + | A railroad dick is armed with a [[Colt New Service]] revolver when he menaces Holmes . |
| − | [[Image: ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image: ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service]] |
| − | [[Image:hfs24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A railroad dick menaces Holmes.]] | + | [[Image:hfs24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A railroad dick with the revolver as he menaces Holmes.]] |
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[[Category: Drama]] | [[Category: Drama]] | ||
[[Category: War]] | [[Category: War]] | ||
[[Category: B&W]] | [[Category: B&W]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 14 February 2013
Heroes for Sale is a 1933 pre-Hayes Code Depression-era drama directed by William A. Wellman (Battleground). The film focuses on a World War I veteran who struggles to make a living following the war. The cast included Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcottand, and Max Brinker.
The following weapons were used in the film Heroes for Sale:
M1903 Springfield
Doughboys appear to use a Springfield Model 1903 with fixed bayonets throughout the film.
Maxim MG08
German machine gunners use a Maxim MG08 to repulse the American attack.
F1 Hand Grenade
Tom Holmes pulls the pin of an F1 hand grenade.
M1911
U.S. doughboys are seen carrying the M1911 pistol during the World War I battles.
Winston waits in his foxhole with an M1911.
Winchester Model 1897
Riot police are armed with Winchester Model 1897 shotguns.
A riot officer holds his Winchester M1897 above the heads of rioters.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
During the riots, a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is seen.
L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun
Riot police are also seen using the L-5 Federal Gas Riot Gun.
Colt New Service
A railroad dick is armed with a Colt New Service revolver when he menaces Holmes .
