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Idol of the Crowds

1937

60 minutes

DramaRomance

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. Written by Les Adams

Top Cast

John Wayne headshot

John Wayne

Johnny Hanson

Sheila Bromley headshot

Sheila Bromley

Helen Dale

Charles Brokaw headshot

Charles Brokaw

Jack Irwin

Bill Burrud headshot

Bill Burrud

Bobby (as Billy Burrud)

Jane Johns headshot

Jane Johns

Peggy

Huntley Gordon headshot

Huntley Gordon

Harvey Castle

Frank Otto headshot

Frank Otto

Joe Garber

Russell Hopton headshot

Russell Hopton

Kelly

Hal Neiman headshot

Hal Neiman

Squat Bates

Virginia Brissac headshot

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Dale

George Lloyd headshot

George Lloyd

Spike Regan

Clem Bevans headshot

Clem Bevans

Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)

Wayne Castle headshot

Wayne Castle

Swifty Hanson

Lloyd Ford headshot

Lloyd Ford

Hank

Lee Ford headshot

Lee Ford

Elmer Hanson

Edward Peil Sr. headshot

Edward Peil Sr.

Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)

Wilfred Lucas headshot

Wilfred Lucas

Doctor (uncredited)

Theodore Lorch headshot

Theodore Lorch

Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)