Alibi Ike (1935)Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting. Director:Ray Enright |
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Alibi Ike (1935)Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting. Director:Ray Enright |
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| Joe E. Brown | ... |
Frank X. Farrell
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| Olivia de Havilland | ... |
Dolly Stevens
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Ruth Donnelly | ... |
Bess
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| Roscoe Karns | ... |
Carey
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| William Frawley | ... |
Cap
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Eddie Shubert | ... |
Jack Mack
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Paul Harvey | ... |
Lefty Crawford
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Joe King | ... |
Johnson - Owner
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Joseph Crehan | ... |
Conductor
(scenes deleted)
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G. Pat Collins | ... |
Lieutenant
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Spencer Charters | ... |
Minister
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Gene Morgan | ... |
Smitty
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Rookie pitcher Francis "Ike" Farrell comes seemingly out of nowhere to help the Cubs go for the pennant. His idiosyncratic ways, which include excuses and alibis for everything, drive his manager and fiancee crazy in this baseball farce. Written by Jerry Milani <jerry@newyorkcity.com>
The Chicago Cubs finally win the pennant! And it takes Joe E. Brown's immortal character Alibi Ike to do it. William Frawley once again is superb in the supporting role, as the manager. Olivia De Havilland shines as the love interest. The rest of the supporting cast which includes Ruth Donnelly and Roscoe Karns are excellent. Director Raymond Enright keeps the film moving along in good fashion. The movie is predictable but it's a lot of fun getting to the end. The ending puts a lasting smile on one's face reminiscent of the movie "Some Like It Hot". This feel good movie hits a home run with this viewer. Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy!