Idol of the Crowds

Idol of the Crowds is a 1937 American drama film, directed by Arthur Lubin and starring John Wayne as an ice hockey player.

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.

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