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CRIME . 1935 . 1h 29m . 6.1/10

Public Hero No. 1_

"FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!"

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.

Starring Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris
6.1/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
1935
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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FACTS!...NEVER BEFORE TOLD!

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.

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Cast
Lionel Barrymore stars as Dr. Josiah Glass in Public Hero No. 1.
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Year context
Public Hero No. 1 was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
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...
Public Hero No. 1 is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (9 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Public Hero No. 1 about?
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.
How long is Public Hero No. 1?
Public Hero No. 1 has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Public Hero No. 1?
The cast of Public Hero No. 1 includes Lionel Barrymore, Jean Arthur, Chester Morris, Joseph Calleia, Paul Kelly.
What is the rating of Public Hero No. 1?
Public Hero No. 1 has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama
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