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The Kid from Cleveland (1949)
Directed by Herbert Kline
Overview
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
Length 89 minutes
Actors
George Brent | Lynn Bari | Russ Tamblyn | Tommy Cook | Ann Doran | Louis Jean Heydt | K. Elmo Lowe | John Beradino | Bill Veeck | Lou Boudreau | Tris Speaker | Hank Greenberg | Bob Feller | Gene Bearden | Leroy 'Satchel' Paige | Bob Lemon | Steve Gromek | Joe Gordon | Mickey Vernon | Ken Keltner | Ray Boone | Dale Mitchell | Larry Doby | Bob Kennedy | Jim Hegan