Public Hero Number 1
FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!
Overview
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
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. StoneButchSam BakerMose Jones
William BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
Ed BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)Crew
DirectorJ. Walter Ruben
Details
Release DateMay 31, 1935
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
