The People's Enemy (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film
Released in 1935, The People's Enemy is a crime film directed by Crane Wilbur, running about 65 minutes. “The crime-busting story of racketeers, criminals and their women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Money was what gangster Vince M. Falcone wanted most and he did lay hands on millions of dollars by fair means or (mostly) foul. But once he became rich what he craved for was respectability. So why not marry a lovely society lady? And with a young daughter as a bonus Mister Falcone could show off among the creme de la creme. Of course when times got rough he felt free to desert his wife and little girl. Fortunately Taps, a lawyer working for the underworld, will console them both.
Who’s in it. The People's Enemy stars Preston Foster as Vince M. Falcone, Lila Lee as Katherine Carr, Melvyn Douglas as George R. 'Traps' Stuart and Shirley Grey as Ann Falcone, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People's Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People's Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People's Enemy (1935)?
- In US, The People's Enemy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The People's Enemy?
- The People's Enemy stars Preston Foster, Lila Lee, Melvyn Douglas, Shirley Grey and Roscoe Ates.
- When was The People's Enemy released?
- The People's Enemy was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.