Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthur
Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morris
Jeff Crane
Joseph Calleia
Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Kelly
Special Agent James Duff
Lewis Stone
Prison Warden
Paul Hurst
Rufe Parker
George E. Stone
Butch
Sam Baker
Mose Jones
William Bailey
Federal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Convict in Prison (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Public Hero Number 1 was released on May 31, 1935.
The runtime of Public Hero Number 1 is 1h 29m.
Public Hero Number 1 is a Crime, Drama movie.
Public Hero Number 1 has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
Public Hero Number 1 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Public Hero Number 1 was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
The main cast of Public Hero Number 1 includes Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris.
Public Hero Number 1 is originally in English.