Public Hero Number 1

(1935)Directed by J. Walter Ruben89 minCrime, Drama
FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!

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.

Lionel Barrymoreas Dr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthuras Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morrisas Jeff Crane
Joseph Calleiaas Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Kellyas Special Agent James Duff
Lewis Stoneas Prison Warden
Paul Hurstas Rufe Parker
SBSam Bakeras Mose Jones
William Baileyas Federal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks Benedictas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Ed Bradyas Convict in Prison (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Train Conductor (uncredited)
Cora Sue Collinsas Little Girl (uncredited)
Helene Costelloas Convict Wife (uncredited)
Nell Craigas Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Frank Darienas Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
James Flavinas Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Harry Geiseas Convict (uncredited)
John Georgeas Convict (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Henry Hallas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Lillian Harmeras Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
EHEddie Hartas Eddie - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)