Idol of the Crowds
| Idol of the Crowds | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Arthur Lubin |
| Produced by |
Trem Carr Paul Malvern |
| Screenplay by |
George Waggner Harold Buckley |
| Story by |
George Waggner (as Hell on Ice) |
| Starring | John Wayne |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Charles Craft |
Production company |
Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Idol of the Crowds is a 1937 American drama sport film directed by Arthur Lubin and starring John Wayne as an ice hockey player. It was originally called Hell on Ice but the Hays Office requested this be changed.[1]
Plot
The New York Panthers ice hockey team is struggling in the standings. A scouting team headed by Kelly (Hopton) heads to Maine where they've heard of a promising former amateur player. He turns out to be John Hanson (Wayne), now a chicken farmer.
Hanson does not wish to return to the game, but when he learns how much money he can make, he agrees solely so he can make enough to upgrade his farm. His skills make him an instant sensation, but as the team heads toward the championship series, he runs afoul of crooked gamblers and the beautiful woman (Bromley) they tempt him with.
Cast
- John Wayne as Johnny Hansen
- Sheila Bromley as Helen Dale
- Charles Brokaw as Jack Irwin
- Bill Burrud as Bobby
- Jane Johns as Peggy
- Huntley Gordon as Harvey Castle
- Frank Otto as Joe Garber
- Russell Hopton as Kelly
- Hal Neiman as Squat Bates
- Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Dale
- George Lloyd as Spike Regan
- Clem Bevans as Andy Moore
- Wayne Castle as Swifty
- Lloyd Ford as Hank
- Lee Ford as Elmer
See also
References
- ↑ Schallert, E. (June 18, 1937). ZANUCK TO STAR SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN "REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM". Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/164765675?accountid=13902