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Public Hero Number 1

Public Hero Number 1

J. Walter Ruben

1935

  • Crime
  • Drama
6.3

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.

Cast & crew

  • J. Walter RubenDirector
  • 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

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