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Idol of the crowds (1937)

1937-09-30 · 1h 0m · EN
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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

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Arthur LubinDirector

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John WayneJohn WayneJohnny HansonSheila BromleySheila BromleyHelen DaleCharles BrokawCharles BrokawJack IrwinBill BurrudBill BurrudBobby (as Billy Burrud)Jane JohnsJane JohnsPeggyHuntley GordonHuntley GordonHarvey CastleFrank OttoFrank OttoJoe GarberRussell HoptonRussell HoptonKellyHal NeimanHal NeimanSquat BatesVirginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. DaleGeorge LloydGeorge LloydSpike ReganClem BevansClem BevansAndy Moore (as Clem Bevins)

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SportsIce hockey

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinitySports · Ice HockeyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Idol of the crowds about?

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

How long is Idol of the crowds?

Idol of the crowds has a runtime of 60 minutes.