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