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Public Hero Number 1

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★ 6.3(9)19351h 29m

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Good to know

Director: J. Walter Ruben
Release date: 1935-05-31
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Public Hero Number 1

Public Hero Number 1 is a 1935 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by J. Walter Ruben, starring Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur and Chester Morris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Public Hero Number 1 in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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)

Themes & keywords

gangsterprison escapedoctorprison riotgetawaydrunkard

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Where can I watch Public Hero Number 1 in Japan?+

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How long is Public Hero Number 1?+

Public Hero Number 1 has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Public Hero Number 1?+

Public Hero Number 1 stars Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris, Joseph Calleia and Paul Kelly.

When did Public Hero Number 1 come out?+

Public Hero Number 1 is a 1935 movie directed by J. Walter Ruben.

What genre is Public Hero Number 1?+

Public Hero Number 1 is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Public Hero Number 1?+

Public Hero Number 1 was directed by J. Walter Ruben.

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