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'''''Idol of the Crowds''''' is a 1937 American drama sport film directed by [[Arthur Lubin]] and starring [[John Wayne]] as an [[ice hockey]] player.<ref>Idol of the Crowds Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 4, Iss. 37, (Jan 1, 1937): 196. </ref> It was one of a series of non-Westerns Wayne made for Universal.<ref>{{Cite magazine|magazine=Diabolique Magazine|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|url=https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-cinema-of-arthur-lubin/|date=14 September 2019|title=The Cinema of Arthur Lubin}}</ref> |
'''''Idol of the Crowds''''' is a 1937 American drama sport film directed by [[Arthur Lubin]] and starring [[John Wayne]] as an [[ice hockey]] player.<ref>Idol of the Crowds Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 4, Iss. 37, (Jan 1, 1937): 196. </ref> It was one of a series of non-Westerns Wayne made for Universal.<ref>{{Cite magazine|magazine=Diabolique Magazine|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|url=https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-cinema-of-arthur-lubin/|date=14 September 2019|title=The Cinema of Arthur Lubin}}</ref> |
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The movie was originally called ''Hell on Ice'' but the [[Hays Office]] requested this be changed.<ref>Schallert, E. (June 18, 1937). ZANUCK TO STAR SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN "REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM". Los Angeles Times</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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The film was announced in April 1937.<ref>SCREEN NOTES: Of Local Origin |
The film was announced in April 1937.<ref>SCREEN NOTES: Of Local Origin |
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Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. 17 Apr 1937: 15.</ref> In May Universal announced the film as part of its upcoming output.<ref>Universal's Plans Outlined: Fifty Feature Pictures for Coming Year to Cost $13,500,000 |
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. 17 Apr 1937: 15.</ref> In May Universal announced the film as part of its upcoming output.<ref>Universal's Plans Outlined: Fifty Feature Pictures for Coming Year to Cost $13,500,000 |
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Los Angeles Times 19 May 1937: A3. </ref> Filming took place in May.<ref>THREE NEW FILMS LISTED FOR TODAY |
Los Angeles Times 19 May 1937: A3. </ref> |
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Filming took place in May.<ref>THREE NEW FILMS LISTED FOR TODAY |
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New York Times 29 May 1937: 21. </ref> |
New York Times 29 May 1937: 21. </ref> |
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The ''Christian Science Monitor'' said it had "sufficient excitement".<ref>Monitor Movie Guide: Durbin-Stokowski Make Music In Original and Amusing Film |
The ''Christian Science Monitor'' said it had "sufficient excitement".<ref>Monitor Movie Guide: Durbin-Stokowski Make Music In Original and Amusing Film |
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The Christian Science Monitor 16 Oct 1937: 17. </ref> |
The Christian Science Monitor 16 Oct 1937: 17. </ref> |
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==Lawsuit== |
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Madison Square Gardens sued Universal Pictures over the movie claiming the hockey scenes damaged its reputation, by falsely representing that the violent games in the film took place at the Garden.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Universal|url=https://archive.org/details/variety130-1938-05/page/n126/mode/1up/search/%22idol+of+the+crowds%22?q=%22idol+of+the+crowds%22+wayne|title=Incorporating Hockey Clips in U Feature Brings Madison Square Suit|page=7|date=18 May 1938}}</ref> The suit was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Garden Loses Suit vs U's Hockey Film|url=https://archive.org/details/variety130-1938-06/page/n117/mode/1up/search/%22idol+of+the+crowds%22?q=%22idol+of+the+crowds%22+wayne|magazine=Variety|date=June 15, 1938|page=4}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[John Wayne filmography]] |
* [[John Wayne filmography]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|id=0029044|title=Idol of the Crowds}} |
*{{IMDb title|id=0029044|title=Idol of the Crowds}} |
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*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6acdbce6 Idol of the Crowds] at BFI |
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*[https://letterboxd.com/film/idol-of-the-crowds/ Idol of the Crowds] at Letterbox DVD |
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Revision as of 02:45, 6 February 2020
| Idol of the Crowds | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Arthur Lubin |
| Screenplay by | George Waggner Harold Buckley |
| Story by | George Waggner (as Hell on Ice) |
| Produced by | Trem Carr Paul Malvern |
| 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.[1] It was one of a series of non-Westerns Wayne made for Universal.[2]
The movie was originally called Hell on Ice but the Hays Office requested this be changed.[3]
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
Production
The film was announced in April 1937.[4] In May Universal announced the film as part of its upcoming output.[5]
Filming took place in May.[6]
Reception
The Christian Science Monitor said it had "sufficient excitement".[7]
Lawsuit
Madison Square Gardens sued Universal Pictures over the movie claiming the hockey scenes damaged its reputation, by falsely representing that the violent games in the film took place at the Garden.[8] The suit was unsuccessful.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Idol of the Crowds Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 4, Iss. 37, (Jan 1, 1937): 196.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (September 14, 2019). "The Cinema of Arthur Lubin". Diabolique Magazine.
- ^ Schallert, E. (June 18, 1937). ZANUCK TO STAR SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN "REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM". Los Angeles Times
- ^ SCREEN NOTES: Of Local Origin Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. 17 Apr 1937: 15.
- ^ Universal's Plans Outlined: Fifty Feature Pictures for Coming Year to Cost $13,500,000 Los Angeles Times 19 May 1937: A3.
- ^ THREE NEW FILMS LISTED FOR TODAY New York Times 29 May 1937: 21.
- ^ Monitor Movie Guide: Durbin-Stokowski Make Music In Original and Amusing Film The Christian Science Monitor 16 Oct 1937: 17.
- ^ "Incorporating Hockey Clips in U Feature Brings Madison Square Suit". Universal. May 18, 1938. p. 7.
- ^ "Garden Loses Suit vs U's Hockey Film". Variety. June 15, 1938. p. 4.
External links
- Idol of the Crowds at IMDb
- Idol of the Crowds at BFI
- Idol of the Crowds at Letterbox DVD