Film·1935·NR·1h 29m

Public Hero Number 1

CrimeDrama

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.

Directed by J. Walter Ruben

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12 credited

Lionel Barrymore
Lionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
Jean Arthur
Jean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester Morris
Chester MorrisJeff Crane
Joseph Calleia
Joseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul Kelly
Paul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
Lewis Stone
Lewis StonePrison Warden
Paul Hurst
Paul HurstRufe Parker
George E. Stone
George E. StoneButch
Sam Baker
Sam BakerMose Jones
William Bailey
William BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Brooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Ed BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)

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