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Public Hero Number 1 (1935)

NR · 1935-05-31 · 1h 29m · EN
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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.

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J. Walter RubenDirector

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Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah GlassJean ArthurJean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'ReillyChester MorrisChester MorrisJeff CraneJoseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' BlackPaul KellyPaul KellySpecial Agent James DuffLewis StoneLewis StonePrison WardenPaul HurstPaul HurstRufe ParkerGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. StoneButchSam BakerSam BakerMose JonesWilliam BaileyWilliam BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)Ed BradyEd BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)

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DoctorGangsterPrison escapePrison riotGetawayDrunkard

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityDoctor · Gangster · Prison EscapeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference295299Actor preference310680 · 197075 · 139699

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Frequently asked questions about Public Hero Number 1

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 Dillinger-like flight across the country.

How long is Public Hero Number 1?

Public Hero Number 1 has a runtime of 89 minutes.