Poster of Public Hero Number 1

Public Hero Number 1

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, May 31 1935
89 years ago
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Portrait of Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreLionel Barrymore was 57 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Dr. Josiah Glass'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 28 1878 –
Mon, Nov 15 1954
Portrait of Jean ArthurJean ArthurJean Arthur was 34 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 16 1900 –
Wed, Jun 19 1991
Portrait of Chester MorrisChester MorrisChester Morris was 34 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Jeff Crane'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 16 1901 –
Fri, Sep 11 1970
Portrait of Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaJoseph Calleia was 37 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Sonny 'Dinkie' Black'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 03 1897 –
Fri, Oct 31 1975
Portrait of Paul KellyPaul KellyPaul Kelly was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Special Agent James Duff'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 08 1899 –
Tue, Nov 06 1956
Portrait of Lewis StoneLewis StoneLewis Stone was 55 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Prison Warden'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 14 1879 –
Sat, Sep 12 1953
Portrait of Paul HurstPaul HurstPaul Hurst was 46 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Rufe Parker'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 14 1888 –
Fri, Feb 27 1953
Portrait of George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. Stone was 32 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Butch'.
Birthday: Mon, May 18 1903 –
Fri, May 26 1967
Portrait of Sam BakerSam BakerSam Baker was 28 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Mose Jones'.
Birthday: Sat, May 04 1907 –
Sat, May 08 1982
Portrait of William BaileyWilliam BaileyWilliam Bailey was 48 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 25 1886 –
Thu, Nov 08 1962
Portrait of Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictBrooks Benedict was 39 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1896 –
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Ed BradyEd BradyEd Brady was 45 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Convict in Prison (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 05 1889 –
Tue, Mar 31 1942
Portrait of Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerLane Chandler was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Train Conductor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 02 1899 –
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Portrait of Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsCora Sue Collins was 8 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Little Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 19 1927
Portrait of Helene CostelloHelene CostelloHelene Costello was 28 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Convict Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 21 1906 –
Sat, Jan 26 1957
Portrait of Nell CraigNell CraigNell Craig was 43 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 12 1891 –
Tue, Jan 05 1965
Portrait of Frank DarienFrank DarienFrank Darien was 59 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1876 –
Thu, Oct 20 1955
Portrait of James FlavinJames FlavinJames Flavin was 29 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 14 1906 –
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Portrait of Harry GeiseHarry GeiseHarry Geise was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Convict (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John GeorgeJohn GeorgeJohn George was 37 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Convict (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 20 1898 –
Sun, Aug 25 1968
Portrait of Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleJonathan Hale was 44 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Prison Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 20 1891 –
Mon, Feb 28 1966
Portrait of Henry HallHenry HallHenry Hall was 58 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 04 1876 –
Sat, Dec 11 1954
Portrait of Lillian HarmerLillian HarmerLillian Harmer was 51 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 07 1883 –
Wed, May 15 1946
Portrait of Eddie HartEddie HartEddie Hart was 44 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Eddie - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 15 1890
Portrait of Edward HearnEdward HearnEdward Hearn was 46 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Policeman in Pursuing Car (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 06 1888 –
Mon, Apr 15 1963
Portrait of Al HillAl HillAl Hill was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Al - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 13 1892 –
Wed, Jul 14 1954
Portrait of Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanArthur Housman was 45 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 08 1889 –
Wed, Apr 08 1942
Portrait of William IrvingWilliam IrvingWilliam Irving was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 17 1893 –
Sat, Dec 25 1943
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonSelmer Jackson was 47 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Simpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Gladden JamesGladden JamesGladden James was 47 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 25 1888 –
Sat, Aug 28 1948
Portrait of John KellyJohn KellyJohn Kelly was 33 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent / Truck Driver Smuggling Gun (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 29 1901 –
Tue, Dec 09 1947
Portrait of Anderson LawlerAnderson LawlerAnderson Lawler was 33 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Higgins - Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 05 1902 –
Mon, Apr 06 1959
Portrait of Frank McGlynn Jr.Frank McGlynn Jr.Frank McGlynn Jr. was 30 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 09 1904 –
Wed, Mar 29 1939
Portrait of Larry McGrathLarry McGrathLarry McGrath was 46 in Public Hero Number 1
Birthday: Tue, Aug 28 1888 –
Wed, Jul 06 1960
Portrait of Greta MeyerGreta MeyerGreta Meyer was 51 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Glass' Housekeeper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 06 1883 –
Fri, Oct 08 1965
Portrait of Bob MontgomeryBob MontgomeryBob Montgomery was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Brian - Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse was 40 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Frank MoranFrank MoranFrank Moran was 48 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Moran - Prison Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 18 1887 –
Thu, Dec 14 1967
Portrait of Philip MorrisPhilip MorrisPhilip Morris was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Government Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1893 –
Sun, Dec 18 1949
Portrait of James C. MortonJames C. MortonJames C. Morton was 50 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Road House Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 24 1884 –
Sat, Oct 24 1942
Portrait of Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPat O'Malley was 44 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 02 1890 –
Sat, May 21 1966
Portrait of Jack PennickJack PennickJack Pennick was 39 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 07 1895 –
Sun, Aug 16 1964
Portrait of Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsLee Phelps was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Tower Guard with Machine Gun (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 14 1893 –
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Portrait of Russ PowellRuss PowellRuss Powell was 59 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'McGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 16 1875 –
Tue, Nov 28 1950
Portrait of Stanley PriceStanley PriceStanley Price was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Sonny's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 31 1892 –
Wed, Jul 13 1955
Portrait of Frank RiceFrank RiceFrank Rice was 43 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 12 1892 –
Thu, Jan 09 1936
Portrait of Bert RoachBert RoachBert Roach was 43 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Salesman on Bus Annoying Terry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 20 1891 –
Tue, Feb 16 1971
Portrait of Teru ShimadaTeru ShimadaTeru Shimada was 29 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Sam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1905 –
Sun, Jun 19 1988
Portrait of Landers StevensLanders StevensLanders Stevens was 58 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Federal Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 17 1877 –
Thu, Dec 19 1940
Portrait of Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleCarl Stockdale was 61 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Train Conductor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 18 1874 –
Sun, Mar 15 1953
Portrait of Billy SullivanBilly SullivanBilly Sullivan was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Undetermined Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Zeffie TilburyZeffie TilburyZeffie Tilbury was 71 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Deaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 18 1863 –
Mon, Jul 24 1950
Portrait of Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonDorothy Vernon was 59 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 09 1875 –
Wed, Oct 28 1970
Portrait of Larry WheatLarry WheatLarry Wheat was 58 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Andrews - Prison Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 19 1876 –
Wed, Aug 07 1963
Portrait of Bill WolfeBill WolfeBill Wolfe was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Man on Dance Floor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonWilliam Worthington was 63 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Prison Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 08 1872 –
Wed, Apr 09 1941
Portrait of Tammany YoungTammany YoungTammany Young was 48 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 09 1886 –
Sun, Apr 26 1936
Portrait of Frank BrunoFrank BrunoFrank Bruno was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Extra Leaving Theater (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of J. Walter RubenJ. Walter RubenJ. Walter Ruben was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Story, Director'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 14 1899 –
Sun, Aug 16 1942
Portrait of Hugh BoswellHugh BoswellHugh Boswell was 46 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 30 1888 –
Tue, Jan 14 1964
Portrait of Robert E. BarnesRobert E. BarnesRobert E. Barnes was >> in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregg TolandGregg TolandGregg Toland was 31 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, May 29 1904 –
Sun, Sep 26 1948
Portrait of Wells RootWells RootWells Root was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Screenplay, Story'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 21 1900 –
Tue, Mar 09 1993
Portrait of Frank SullivanFrank SullivanFrank Sullivan was 39 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Editor'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 07 1896 –
Sat, Sep 30 1972
Portrait of Edward WardEdward WardEdward Ward was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 03 1900 –
Sun, Sep 26 1971
Portrait of Douglas ShearerDouglas ShearerDouglas Shearer was 35 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Sound'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1899 –
Wed, Jan 06 1971
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons was 42 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Dolly TreeDolly TreeDolly Tree was 36 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Thu, May 17 1962