
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1
Release: 1935-05-31·Runtime: 89m·★ 6.2
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
Gladden Jamesas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Russ Powellas McGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)
Joseph Calleiaas Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Hurstas Rufe Parker
George E. Stoneas Butch
Helene Costelloas Convict Wife (uncredited)
William Irvingas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas Bus Driver (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Tower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)
Bert Roachas Salesman on Bus Annoying Terry (uncredited)
Carl Stockdaleas Train Conductor (uncredited)
James Flavinas Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
John Kellyas Federal Agent / Truck Driver Smuggling Gun (uncredited)
Brooks Benedictas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Train Conductor (uncredited)
Nell Craigas Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Lewis Stoneas Prison Warden
John Georgeas Convict (uncredited)
Greta Meyeras Glass' Housekeeper (uncredited)
Frank Moranas Moran - Prison Guard (uncredited)
Pat O'Malleyas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Billy Sullivanas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Al Hillas Al - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Arthur Housmanas Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)
Selmer Jacksonas Simpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Paul Kellyas Special Agent James Duff
Edward Hearnas Policeman in Pursuing Car (uncredited)
Landers Stevensas Federal Man (uncredited)
Tammany Youngas Bartender (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Jr.as Federal Agent (uncredited)
James C. Mortonas Road House Patron (uncredited)
Teru Shimadaas Sam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)
Cora Sue Collinsas Little Girl (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernonas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Frank Riceas Cab Driver (uncredited)
Zeffie Tilburyas Deaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Lillian Harmeras Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
Henry Hallas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Anderson Lawleras Higgins - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Stanley Priceas Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
William Worthingtonas Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Lionel Barrymoreas Dr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthuras Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morrisas Jeff Crane
Frank Darienas Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
Ed Bradyas Convict in Prison (uncredited)
Larry Wheatas Andrews - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
William Baileyas Federal Agent (uncredited)
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