Public Hero Number 1
"FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!"
Originally released in 1935. Public Hero Number 1 is a crime/drama film. directed by J. Walter Ruben. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, and Chester Morris
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Rufe Parker
George E. Stone
as Butch
Sam Baker
as Mose Jones
William Bailey
as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Hero Number 1 about?
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...
Who directed Public Hero Number 1?
Public Hero Number 1 was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
How long is Public Hero Number 1?
Public Hero Number 1 has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Public Hero Number 1 released?
Public Hero Number 1 was released on May 31, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Public Hero Number 1?
The main cast of Public Hero Number 1 includes Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris, Joseph Calleia, Paul Kelly.