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Idol of the Crowds

Idol of the Crowds

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 30, 1937

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

48%

Original Title

Idol of the Crowds

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Director

Arthur Lubin

Description

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