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The Kid from Left Field (1953)
Directed by Harmon Jones
Overview
Coop’s an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he’s passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes friends with the former team owner’s niece (and her boyfriend Pete), and not only gets his dad’s job back, but a batboy position for himself. With his dad’s help, Christie begins to make a few suggestions here and there. And as a publicity stunt, the team makes him their youngest manager on record. But when Chris gets sick, Coop has to come to the rescue.
Rated NR | Length 80 minutes
Actors
Dan Dailey | Anne Bancroft | Billy Chapin | Lloyd Bridges | Fess Parker | Ray Collins | Richard Egan | Steven Benson | Alex Gerry | Walter Sande | John Gallaudet | John Beradino | John Call | Paul Wexler