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Public Hero Number 1 (1935)

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
  • Photo of Jean ArthurJean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
  • Photo of Chester MorrisChester MorrisJeff Crane
  • Photo of Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
  • Photo of Paul KellyPaul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
  • Photo of Lewis StoneLewis StonePrison Warden
  • Photo of Paul HurstPaul HurstRufe Parker
  • Photo of George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneButch
  • Photo of Sam BakerSam BakerMose Jones
  • Photo of William BaileyWilliam BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)

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