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The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

76 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport
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Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

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Alfred E. Green
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The Jackie Robinson Story -- The life of Jackie Robinson from his college days to the military and then his becoming the first African-American professional baseball player in the modern era is covered in this feature.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson ...
Himself
Ruby Dee ...
Rae Robinson
Minor Watson Minor Watson ...
Louise Beavers Louise Beavers ...
Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane Richard Lane ...
Clay Hopper, Montreal Manager
Harry Shannon Harry Shannon ...
Frank Shaughnessy, Dodger Executive
Ben Lessy Ben Lessy ...
Shorty, Montreal Player
William 'Bill' Spaulding William 'Bill' Spaulding ...
Himself (as Bill Spaulding)
Billy Wayne Billy Wayne ...
Clyde Sukeforth, Dodger Scout
Joel Fluellen Joel Fluellen ...
Mack Robinson
Bernie Hamilton Bernie Hamilton ...
Ernie, Panther Player
Kenny Washington Kenny Washington ...
Pat Flaherty ...
Karpen, Dodger Pitcher
Larry McGrath Larry McGrath ...
Umpire
Emmett Smith Emmett Smith ...
Catcher
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Storyline

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues. Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@umbc.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Baseball | Autobiographical | Sports Team | Cat | Brooklyn Dodgers  | See more »

Taglines:

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jewel Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White (black and white version) | Color (color version)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of Laurence Criner. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Sanford and Son: Ol' Brown Eyes (#4.3)" (1974) See more »