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