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Public Hero Number 1

A federal agent assumes a new identity to infiltrate a notorious criminal organization, starting by orchestrating the daring breakout of the gang's brutal leader from police custody.

Main Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
Jean ArthurJean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Chester MorrisChester MorrisJeff Crane
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
Paul KellyPaul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
Lewis StoneLewis StonePrison Warden
Paul HurstPaul HurstRufe Parker
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneButch
Sam BakerSam BakerMose Jones
William BaileyWilliam BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
Ed BradyEd BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsLittle Girl (uncredited)
Helene CostelloHelene CostelloConvict Wife (uncredited)
Nell CraigNell CraigDuff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)
Frank DarienFrank DarienDr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinFlavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
John GeorgeJohn GeorgeConvict (uncredited)
Jonathan HaleJonathan HalePrison Board Member (uncredited)
Henry HallHenry HallRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Lillian HarmerLillian HarmerMrs. Higgins (uncredited)
Eddie HartEddie HartEddie - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Edward HearnEdward HearnPoliceman in Pursuing Car (uncredited)
Al HillAl HillAl - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanScottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)
William IrvingWilliam IrvingFederal Agent (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonSimpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Gladden JamesGladden JamesFederal Agent (uncredited)
John KellyJohn KellyFederal Agent / Truck Driver Smuggling Gun (uncredited)
Anderson LawlerAnderson LawlerHiggins - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Jr.Frank McGlynn Jr.Federal Agent (uncredited)
Larry McGrathLarry McGrath
Greta MeyerGreta MeyerGlass' Housekeeper (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseFederal Agent (uncredited)
Frank MoranFrank MoranMoran - Prison Guard (uncredited)
James C. MortonJames C. MortonRoad House Patron (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyFederal Agent (uncredited)
Jack PennickJack PennickBus Driver (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsTower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)
Russ PowellRuss PowellMcGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)
Stanley PriceStanley PriceSonny's Henchman (uncredited)
Frank RiceFrank RiceCab Driver (uncredited)
Bert RoachBert RoachSalesman on Bus Annoying Terry (uncredited)
Teru ShimadaTeru ShimadaSam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)
Landers StevensLanders StevensFederal Man (uncredited)
Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Zeffie TilburyZeffie TilburyDeaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Larry WheatLarry WheatAndrews - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
Bill WolfeBill WolfeMan on Dance Floor (uncredited)
William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonPrison Board Member (uncredited)
Tammany YoungTammany YoungBartender (uncredited)
Frank BrunoFrank BrunoExtra Leaving Theater (uncredited)

Creators

J. Walter RubenJ. Walter RubenDirector, Story
Wells RootWells RootScreenplay, Story

Info about Public Hero Number 1

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, May 31, 1935

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama

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