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John Ford directs this five-star classic starring Edward G. Robinson and Jean Arthur. Robinson plays Arthur Jones, a meek clerk who finds that he's the physical double of the nation's Public Enemy Number One. When the dangerous murderer (also played by Robinson) kidnaps Jones' girlfriend, Jones gathers the courage to capture the outlaw and propose to his girl.
Original Release
02/22/1935
US Release
02/22/1935
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edward G. Robinson | Arthur Ferguson Jones / Arthur Ferguson 'Jonesy' Jones / 'Killer' Mannion |
| Jean Arthur | Miss Wilhelmina Clark / Wilhelmina 'Bill' Clark |
| Arthur Hohl | Detective Sergeant Boyle / Det. Sgt. Michael F. Boyle |
| James Donlan | Detective Sergeant Howe / Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe |
| Arthur Byron | Spencer |
| Wallace Ford | Healy |
| Donald Meek | Hoyt |
| Etienne Girardot | Seaver |
| Edward Brophy | 'Slugs' Martin |
| Paul Harvey | 'J.G.' Carpenter |
Directors
Writers
Jo Swerling, Robert Riskin, W.R. Burnett
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Edward G. Robinson | Arthur Ferguson Jones / Arthur Ferguson 'Jonesy' Jones / 'Killer' Mannion |
| Jean Arthur | Miss Wilhelmina Clark / Wilhelmina 'Bill' Clark |
| Arthur Hohl | Detective Sergeant Boyle / Det. Sgt. Michael F. Boyle |
| James Donlan | Detective Sergeant Howe / Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe |
| Arthur Byron | Spencer |
| Wallace Ford | Healy |
| Donald Meek | Hoyt |
| Etienne Girardot | Seaver |
| Edward Brophy | 'Slugs' Martin |
| Paul Harvey | 'J.G.' Carpenter |
| Harry Abrahams | Convict |
| Ernie Adams | Reporter |
| Carmen Andre | Clerk |
| Chester A. Bachman | Policeman |
| Eddie Baker | Policeman |
| Lucille Ball | Bank Employee |
| H. Barnum | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| George Barton | Policeman |
| Arthur Belasco | Policeman |
| Brooks Benedict | Reporter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Ford | Producer |
| Lester Cowan | Producer |
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