Idol of the Crowds
1937, English. Directed by Arthur Lubin.
Retired hockey player Johnny Hansen, in order to make money to enlarge his chicken farm, returns to the game and leads his team into the championship series. Just before the series starts, he is offered a bribe to throw the games but refuses. An attempt is made on his life which results in Bobby, the team's mascot, being injured.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Arthur LubinDirector
- John WayneJohnny Hanson
- Sheila BromleyHelen Dale
- Charles BrokawJack Irwin
- Bill BurrudBobby (as Billy Burrud)
- Jane JohnsPeggy
- Huntley GordonHarvey Castle
- Frank OttoJoe Garber
- Russell HoptonKelly
- Hal NeimanSquat Bates
- Virginia BrissacMrs. Dale
- George LloydSpike Regan
- Clem BevansAndy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Waggner, Harold Buckley
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Idol of the Crowds runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Idol of the Crowds isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1937. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Idol of the Crowds?
If you liked Idol of the Crowds, try Racing with the Moon, The Man from Elysian Fields, The Program.
Who directed Idol of the Crowds?
Idol of the Crowds (1937) was directed by Arthur Lubin and stars John Wayne, Sheila Bromley, Charles Brokaw.