Public Hero Number 1

Directed by J. Walter Ruben
Not Rated
1935    89mCrime, Drama
6.7
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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Cast of Public Hero Number 1
  • Lionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
  • Jean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
  • Chester MorrisJeff Crane
  • Joseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
  • Paul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
  • Lewis StonePrison Warden
  • Paul HurstRufe Parker
  • George E. StoneButch
  • Sam BakerMose Jones
  • William BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
  • Brooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
  • Ed BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)
  • Lane ChandlerTrain Conductor (uncredited)
  • Cora Sue CollinsLittle Girl (uncredited)
  • Helene CostelloConvict Wife (uncredited)
  • Nell CraigDuff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
  • Frank DarienDr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
  • James FlavinFlavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
  • Harry GeiseConvict (uncredited)
  • John GeorgeConvict (uncredited)
  • Jonathan HalePrison Board Member (uncredited)
  • Henry HallRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Lillian HarmerMrs. Higgins (uncredited)
  • Eddie HartEddie - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Edward HearnPoliceman in Pursuing Car (uncredited)
  • Al HillAl - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Arthur HousmanScottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)
  • William IrvingFederal Agent (uncredited)
  • Selmer JacksonSimpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
  • Gladden JamesFederal Agent (uncredited)
  • John KellyFederal Agent / Truck Driver Smuggling Gun (uncredited)
  • Anderson LawlerHiggins - Federal Agent (uncredited)
  • Frank McGlynn Jr.Federal Agent (uncredited)
  • Larry McGrath
  • Greta MeyerGlass' Housekeeper (uncredited)
  • Bob MontgomeryBrian - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Bert MoorhouseFederal Agent (uncredited)
  • Frank MoranMoran - Prison Guard (uncredited)
  • Philip MorrisGovernment Agent (uncredited)
  • James C. MortonRoad House Patron (uncredited)
  • Pat O'MalleyFederal Agent (uncredited)
  • Jack PennickBus Driver (uncredited)
  • Lee PhelpsTower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)
  • Russ PowellMcGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)
  • Stanley PriceSonny's Henchman (uncredited)
  • Frank RiceCab Driver (uncredited)
  • Bert RoachSalesman on Bus Annoying Terry (uncredited)
  • Teru ShimadaSam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)
  • Landers StevensFederal Man (uncredited)
  • Carl StockdaleTrain Conductor (uncredited)
  • Billy SullivanUndetermined Role (uncredited)
  • Zeffie TilburyDeaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)
  • Dorothy VernonRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Larry WheatAndrews - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
  • Bill WolfeMan on Dance Floor (uncredited)
  • William WorthingtonPrison Board Member (uncredited)
  • Tammany YoungBartender (uncredited)
  • Frank BrunoExtra Leaving Theater (uncredited)
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