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Public Hero Number 1

6.319351h 29mNRMovieCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorJ. Walter Ruben
WritersWells Root·J. Walter Ruben

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Cast · Directed by J. Walter Ruben

LBLionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Josiah Glass
JAJean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
CMChester Morris
Chester Morris
Jeff Crane
JCJoseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Sonny 'Dinkie' Black
PKPaul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Special Agent James Duff
LSLewis Stone
Lewis Stone
Prison Warden
PH
Paul Hurst
Rufe Parker
GSGeorge E. Stone
George E. Stone
Butch
SB
Sam Baker
Mose Jones
WBWilliam Bailey
William Bailey
Federal Agent (uncredited)
BBBrooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict
Bar Patron (uncredited)
EBEd Brady
Ed Brady
Convict in Prison (uncredited)

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Public Hero Number 1 hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 19, 1935. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.