Public Hero Number 1

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Lionel Barrymore Dr. Josiah Glass

Jean Arthur Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly

Chester Morris Jeff Crane

Joseph Calleia Sonny 'Dinkie' Black

Paul Kelly Special Agent James Duff