Idol of the Crowds

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1937 · 60 min · Drama · Romance · TMDB 5.1/10

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.

Directed by Arthur Lubin

Cast

• John Wayne — Johnny Hanson
• Sheila Bromley — Helen Dale
• Charles Brokaw — Jack Irwin
• Bill Burrud — Bobby (as Billy Burrud)
• Jane Johns — Peggy