Public Hero Number 1(1935)
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Public Hero Number 1 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.
Public Hero Number 1 (1935) is a crime and drama film directed by J. Walter Ruben, released on May 31, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris and Joseph Calleia. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Walter Ruben
- Writers:
- J. Walter Ruben, Wells Root, Wells Root
- Cinematographer:
- Gregg Toland
- Composer:
- Edward Ward
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Public Hero Number 1 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Dr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthur
as Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morris
as Jeff Crane
Joseph Calleia
as Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Kelly
as Special Agent James Duff
Lewis Stone
as Prison Warden
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Rufe Parker
George E. Stone
as Butch
- Sam Baker
Sam Baker
as Mose Jones
William Bailey
as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Ed Brady
as Convict in Prison (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by J. Walter Ruben, written by J. Walter Ruben, Wells Root and Wells Root.
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Public Hero Number 1 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Public Hero Number 1 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Public Hero Number 1 online?
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Who stars in Public Hero Number 1?
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The main cast of Public Hero Number 1 (1935) includes Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris, Joseph Calleia and Paul Kelly. The film was directed by J. Walter Ruben. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Public Hero Number 1 released?
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Public Hero Number 1 was released on May 31, 1935 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Public Hero Number 1 worth watching?
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Public Hero Number 1 (1935) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.