Public Hero Number 1
1935, English. Directed by J. Walter Ruben.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- J. Walter RubenDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
- Jean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
- Chester MorrisJeff Crane
- Joseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
- Paul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
- Lewis StonePrison Warden
- Paul HurstRufe Parker
- George E. StoneButch
- Sam BakerMose Jones
- William BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
- Brooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
- Ed BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 May 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wells Root, J. Walter Ruben
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How long is Public Hero Number 1?
Public Hero Number 1 runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Public Hero Number 1 have a post-credits scene?
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Public Hero Number 1 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Public Hero Number 1 on?
Public Hero Number 1 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 May 1935. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Public Hero Number 1?
If you liked Public Hero Number 1, try Each Dawn I Die, White Heat, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed Public Hero Number 1?
Public Hero Number 1 (1935) was directed by J. Walter Ruben and stars Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris.