The Public Enemy

(1931)Directed by William A. Wellman83 minCrime, Drama
All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?

Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.

James Cagneyas Tom Powers
Jean Harlowas Gwen Allen
Edward Woodsas Matt Doyle
Donald Cookas Mike Powers
Leslie Fentonas Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Merceras Ma Powers
Murray Kinnellas Putty Nose
Clark Burroughsas Dutch (uncredited)
Mae Clarkeas Kitty (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.as Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
GDGeorge Dalyas Machine Gunner (uncredited)
Frankie Darroas Matt as a Boy (uncredited)
Snitz Edwardsas Miller (uncredited)
Rita Flynnas Molly Doyle (uncredited)
Dorothy Geeas Nails' Girl (uncredited)
Douglas Gerrardas Assistant Tailor (uncredited)
Dorothy Grayas Little Girl (uncredited)
Ben Hendricks Jr.as 'Bugs' Moran as a Boy (uncredited)
Robert Homansas Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
Eddie Kaneas Joe - Headwaiter (uncredited)
Mia Marvinas Jane (uncredited)
Sam McDanielas Headwaiter (uncredited)