Idol of the Crowds
30/09/1937
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. Written by Les Adams
Movie Information
John Wayne
as Johnny Hanson
Sheila Bromley
as Helen Dale
Charles Brokaw
as Jack Irwin
Bill Burrud
as Bobby (as Billy Burrud)
Jane Johns
as Peggy
Huntley Gordon
as Harvey Castle
Frank Otto
as Joe Garber
Russell Hopton
as Kelly
Hal Neiman
as Squat Bates
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Dale
George Lloyd
as Spike Regan
Clem Bevans
as Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
Wayne Castle
as Swifty Hanson
Lloyd Ford
as Hank
Lee Ford
as Elmer Hanson
Edward Peil Sr.
as Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
as Doctor (uncredited)
Theodore Lorch
as Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)
