Idol of the Crowds (1937)
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.
Cast
John Wayne
Johnny Hanson
Sheila Bromley
Helen Dale
Charles Brokaw
Jack Irwin
Bill Burrud
Bobby (as Billy Burrud)
Huntley Gordon
Harvey Castle
Russell Hopton
Kelly
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Dale
George Lloyd
Spike Regan
Clem Bevans
Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
Edward Peil Sr.
Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
Doctor (uncredited)
Theodore Lorch
Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)Recommendations
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