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1935
1h 29m
Crime
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1935

Runtime

1h 29m

Where to Watch

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Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
May 31, 1935
Languages
English
Director
J. Walter Ruben
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

58 Cast Members

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Dr. Josiah Glass

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

Jeff Crane

Joseph Calleia

Joseph Calleia

Sonny 'Dinkie' Black

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Special Agent James Duff

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Prison Warden

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Rufe Parker

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Butch

Sam Baker

Mose Jones

William Bailey

William Bailey

Federal Agent (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Ed Brady

Ed Brady

Convict in Prison (uncredited)

Lane Chandler

Lane Chandler

Train Conductor (uncredited)

Cora Sue Collins

Cora Sue Collins

Little Girl (uncredited)

Helene Costello

Helene Costello

Convict Wife (uncredited)

Nell Craig

Nell Craig

Duff's Secretary with Telegram (uncredited)

Frank Darien

Frank Darien

Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)

James Flavin

James Flavin

Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)

Harry Geise

Convict (uncredited)

John George

John George

Convict (uncredited)

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