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    Idol of the Crowds

    60'

    1937-09-30

    5.1

    Drama,Romance

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingArthur LubinWritingHarold Buckley

    Cast

    3

    Johnny Hanson

    John Wayne

    1

    Helen Dale

    Sheila Bromley

    1

    Jack Irwin

    Charles Brokaw

    1

    Bobby (as Billy Burrud)

    Bill Burrud

    1

    Peggy

    Jane Johns

    1

    Harvey Castle

    Huntley Gordon

    1

    Joe Garber

    Frank Otto

    1

    Kelly

    Russell Hopton

    1

    Squat Bates

    Hal Neiman

    1

    Mrs. Dale

    Virginia Brissac

    1

    Spike Regan

    George Lloyd

    1

    Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)

    Clem Bevans

    1

    Swifty Hanson

    Wayne Castle

    1

    Hank

    Lloyd Ford

    1

    Elmer Hanson

    Lee Ford

    1

    Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)

    Edward Peil Sr.

    1

    Doctor (uncredited)

    Wilfred Lucas

    1

    Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)

    Theodore Lorch

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Universal Pictures
    • Vote Count: 5
    • Popularity: 0.6863
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Idol of the Crowds

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