Idol of the Crowds(1937)
Idol of the Crowds Synopsis
Retired hockey player Johnny Hansen, in order to make money to enlarge his chicken farm, returns to the game and leads his team into the championship series. Just before the series starts, he is offered a bribe to throw the games but refuses. An attempt is made on his life which results in Bobby, the team's mascot, being injured.
Idol of the Crowds (1937) is a drama and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, released on September 30, 1937 with a runtime of 1h. It stars John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, Charles Brokaw and Bill Burrud. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Lubin
- Writers:
- Harold Buckley, George Waggner, George Waggner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Idol of the Crowds Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Johnny Hanson
Sheila Bromley
as Helen Dale
Charles Brokaw
as Jack Irwin
Bill Burrud
as Bobby (as Billy Burrud)
- Jane Johns
Jane Johns
as Peggy
Huntley Gordon
as Harvey Castle
- Frank Otto
Frank Otto
as Joe Garber
Russell Hopton
as Kelly
- Hal Neiman
Hal Neiman
as Squat Bates
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Dale
George Lloyd
as Spike Regan
Clem Bevans
as Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin, written by Harold Buckley, George Waggner and George Waggner.
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Idol of the Crowds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Idol of the Crowds – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Idol of the Crowds?
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The main cast of Idol of the Crowds (1937) includes John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, Charles Brokaw, Bill Burrud and Jane Johns. The film was directed by Arthur Lubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Idol of the Crowds released?
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Idol of the Crowds was released on September 30, 1937 and runs for 1h.
Is Idol of the Crowds worth watching?
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Idol of the Crowds (1937) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.