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Public Hero Number 1 (1935)

6.2 | May 31, 1935 (US) | Crime, Drama | 01:29

FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!

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.

Featured Crew

Story, Director
Art Direction
Director of Photography
Screenplay, Story
Original Music Composer
Wardrobe Master
Assistant Director
Assistant Director

Cast

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Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Josiah Glass
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Jean Arthur
Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
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Chester Morris
Jeff Crane
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Joseph Calleia
Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
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Paul Kelly
Special Agent James Duff
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Lewis Stone
Prison Warden
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Paul Hurst
Rufe Parker
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Sam Baker
Mose Jones
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William Bailey
Federal Agent (uncredited)