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Public Hero Number 1
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Public Hero Number 1

1935-05-31 · 89 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama

G-Man Jeff Crane poses as a crook to infiltrate the notorious Purple Gang, a band of hoodlums which preys upon other hoodlums. Orchestrating the jailbreak of the gang's leader, Crane joins him in a Dillinger-like flight across the country.

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Directors
J. Walter Ruben
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
Jean ArthurJean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester MorrisChester MorrisJeff Crane
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul KellyPaul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
Lewis StoneLewis StonePrison Warden
Paul HurstRufe Parker
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneButch
Sam BakerMose Jones
William BaileyWilliam BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
Ed BradyEd BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsLittle Girl (uncredited)
Helene CostelloHelene CostelloConvict Wife (uncredited)
Nell CraigNell CraigDuff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Frank DarienFrank DarienDr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinFlavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Harry GeiseConvict (uncredited)
John GeorgeJohn GeorgeConvict (uncredited)

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