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Alibi Ike (1935)

APPROVED 72 min  -  Comedy | Sport  -   15 June 1935 (USA)
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Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting.

Director:

Ray Enright

Writers:

Ring Lardner (by), William Wister Haines (screenplay)

Stars:

Joe E. Brown, Olivia de Havilland and Ruth Donnelly
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joe E. Brown ...
Frank X. Farrell
Olivia de Havilland ...
Dolly Stevens
Ruth Donnelly Ruth Donnelly ...
Bess
Roscoe Karns Roscoe Karns ...
Carey
William Frawley William Frawley ...
Cap
Eddie Shubert Eddie Shubert ...
Jack Mack
Paul Harvey Paul Harvey ...
Lefty Crawford
Joe King Joe King ...
Johnson - Owner (as Joseph King)
Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan ...
Conductor (scenes deleted)
G. Pat Collins G. Pat Collins ...
Lieutenant
Spencer Charters Spencer Charters ...
Minister
Gene Morgan Gene Morgan ...
Smitty
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Storyline

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>  

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Plot Keywords:

Excuse | Baseball | Rookie | Engagement | Sister  | See more »

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HE'S DIZZY! HE'S DAFFY!...what a laugh! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Filming Locations:

Wrigley Field - 42nd Place & Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(Turner library print)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 19, 1937 with Joe E. Brown, William Frawley and Roscoe Karns reprising their film roles. Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth also guest starred in this broadcast. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The plot hinges on the lights being turned out at the Chicago Cubs' ballpark during a night game, so the hero can change into a uniform. Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home field, did not have lights installed until 1988. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Damn Yankees! (1958) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Shadows of Yesterday's Stars"
(1934) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played when Farrell thinks his pool cue is crooked See more »