Quick facts
- Released
- May 31, 1935
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0026895
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
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)
Lane Chandler
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Cora Sue Collins
Little Girl (uncredited)
Helene Costello
Convict Wife (uncredited)
Nell Craig
Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
James Flavin
Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
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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 Dillinger-like flight across the country.
- Who directed Public Hero Number 1?
- Public Hero Number 1 was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
- Who stars in Public Hero Number 1?
- Public Hero Number 1 stars Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris, Joseph Calleia.
- When was Public Hero Number 1 released?
- Public Hero Number 1 is a 1935 crime, drama film.
- Where can I watch Public Hero Number 1?
- You can watch Public Hero Number 1 with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.