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Idol of the Crowds

(1937)

September 30, 1937 1h 0m
51%
TMDB Score

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.

Arthur Lubin

Director

Top Billed Cast

JW

John Wayne

Johnny Hanson

SB

Sheila Bromley

Helen Dale

CB

Charles Brokaw

Jack Irwin

BB

Bill Burrud

Bobby (as Billy Burrud)

JJ

Jane Johns

Peggy

HG

Huntley Gordon

Harvey Castle

FO

Frank Otto

Joe Garber

RH

Russell Hopton

Kelly

HN

Hal Neiman

Squat Bates

VB

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Dale