
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1
Release: 1935-05-31·Runtime: 89m·★ 6.1
CrimeDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Joseph Calleiaas Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Hurstas Rufe Parker
Frank McGlynn Jr.as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Lillian Harmeras Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
George E. Stoneas Butch
William Baileyas Federal Agent (uncredited)
James Flavinas Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Al Hillas Al - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Bert Roachas Salesman on Bus Annoying Terry (uncredited)
Landers Stevensas Federal Man (uncredited)
John Kellyas Federal Agent / Truck Driver Smuggling Gun (uncredited)
Pat O'Malleyas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Larry Wheatas Andrews - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Cora Sue Collinsas Little Girl (uncredited)
Jean Arthuras Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Brooks Benedictas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas Bus Driver (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernonas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
William Irvingas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Edward Hearnas Policeman in Pursuing Car (uncredited)
Gladden Jamesas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Anderson Lawleras Higgins - Federal Agent (uncredited)
William Worthingtonas Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Paul Kellyas Special Agent James Duff
Lewis Stoneas Prison Warden
Helene Costelloas Convict Wife (uncredited)
James C. Mortonas Road House Patron (uncredited)
Carl Stockdaleas Train Conductor (uncredited)
Billy Sullivanas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lionel Barrymoreas Dr. Josiah Glass
Chester Morrisas Jeff Crane
Frank Moranas Moran - Prison Guard (uncredited)
Henry Hallas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Stanley Priceas Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Train Conductor (uncredited)
Arthur Housmanas Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)
Greta Meyeras Glass' Housekeeper (uncredited)
John Georgeas Convict (uncredited)
Frank Riceas Cab Driver (uncredited)
Teru Shimadaas Sam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)
Tammany Youngas Bartender (uncredited)
Nell Craigas Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Frank Darienas Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Tower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)
Russ Powellas McGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)
Ed Bradyas Convict in Prison (uncredited)
Selmer Jacksonas Simpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Zeffie Tilburyas Deaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)
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