Public Hero Number 1
English • 1935 • 1h 29m
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Director
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJ. Walter Ruben
WriterWells Root
CinematographerGregg Toland
ComposerEdward Ward
EditorFrank Sullivan
Cast
Lionel Barrymoreas Dr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthuras Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morrisas Jeff Crane
Joseph Calleiaas Sonny 'Dinkie' Black