Idol of the Crowds (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.
Idol of the CrowdsDrama, Romance
Cast
- John Wayne — Johnny Hanson
- Sheila Bromley — Helen Dale
- Charles Brokaw — Jack Irwin
- Bill Burrud — Bobby (as Billy Burrud)
- Jane Johns — Peggy
- Huntley Gordon — Harvey Castle
- Frank Otto — Joe Garber
- Russell Hopton — Kelly
- Hal Neiman — Squat Bates
- Virginia Brissac — Mrs. Dale
- George Lloyd — Spike Regan
- Clem Bevans — Andy Moore (as Clem Bevins)
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