

The Public Enemy (1931)
All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

James Cagney
Tom Powers

Jean Harlow
Gwen Allen

Edward Woods
Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell
Mamie

Donald Cook
Mike Powers

Leslie Fenton
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer
Ma Powers

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Paddy Ryan

Murray Kinnell
Putty Nose

Clark Burroughs
Dutch (uncredited)

Mae Clarke
Kitty (uncredited)

Frank Coghlan Jr.
Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Director & Crew
William A. Wellman
Director
Official Trailer

Where to Watch The Public Enemy Online
You can currently stream The Public Enemy online or watch it in HD via the link below.
🎬 Watch The Public Enemy FreeMovies Similar to The Public Enemy
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public Enemy online?
The Public Enemy (1931) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of The Public Enemy?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 388 votes.
Who directed The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman and released in 1931.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1931-04-23
- Budget
- $0.2M
- Box Office
- $0.6M
- Status
- Released





