Idol of the Crowds (1937)
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.
Director:
Arthur Lubin
Writers:
George Waggner, Harold Buckley.
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John Wayne as Johnny Hanson |
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Sheila Bromley as Helen Dale |
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Charles Brokaw as Jack Irwin |
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Bill Burrud as Bobby (as Billy Burrud) |
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Jane Johns as Peggy |
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Huntley Gordon as Harvey Castle |
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Frank Otto as Joe Garber |
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Russell Hopton as Kelly |
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Hal Neiman as Squat Bates |
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Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Dale |
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George Lloyd as Spike Regan |
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Clem Bevans as Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins) |
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Wayne Castle as Swifty Hanson |
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Lloyd Ford as Hank |
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Lee Ford as Elmer Hanson |
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Edward Peil Sr. as Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited) |
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Wilfred Lucas as Doctor (uncredited) |
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Theodore Lorch as Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited) |
| Directing | Arthur Lubin | Director |
| Writing | George Waggner | Story |
| Writing | George Waggner | Screenplay |
| Writing | Harold Buckley | Screenplay |
