

Idol of the Crowds
1937-09-30 · 60 min · ★ 5.1
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.
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- Directors
- Arthur Lubin
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John WayneJohnny Hanson
Sheila BromleyHelen Dale
Charles BrokawJack Irwin
Bill BurrudBobby (as Billy Burrud)
Huntley GordonHarvey Castle
Russell HoptonKelly
Virginia BrissacMrs. Dale
George LloydSpike Regan
Clem BevansAndy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
Edward Peil Sr.Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)
Wilfred LucasDoctor (uncredited)
Theodore LorchMan with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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