Movie Description
The Jackie Robinson Story
(1950)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alfred E. Green
- Producer : Mort Briskin
- Writer : Arthur Mann,Lawrence Taylor
- Editor : Arthur H. Nadel
- Cast : Jackie Robinson,Ruby Dee,Minor Watson,Louise Beavers,Richard Lane,Harry Shannon,Ben Lessy,William 'Bill' Spaulding,Billy Wayne,Joel Fluellen,Bernie Hamilton,Kenny Washington,Pat Flaherty,Larry McGrath,Emmett Smith,Howard Louis McNeely,George Dockstader,Marvelle Andre,Bill Baldwin,Sam Balter,Mildred Boyd,Tom Coleman,Laurence Criner,Joe Devlin,Jimmie Dodd,Franklyn Farnum,Roy Glenn,Joe Gray,Phyllis Kennedy,Donald Kerr,Joe Kirk,George Metkovich,Ralph Montgomery,Charles Morton,Dewey Robinson,Ben Welden,Dick Wessel,Dick Williams
Cast
Self
Rae Robinson
Branch Rickey
Jackie's Mother
Hopper
Charlie
Shorty
Bill Spaulding
Clyde Sukeforth
Mack Robinson
Ernie
Tigers Manager
Karpen
Umpire
Catcher
Jackie, as a boy
Bill
Pete's Wife (uncredited)
Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)
Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)
Roommate of Rae (uncredited)
Sports Board Clerk (uncredited)
Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
UCLA Scout (uncredited)
Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Mr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)
Dalby (uncredited)
Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Tony (uncredited)
Baseball Player (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Jersey City Pitcher/Second Baseman (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Jackie Robinson Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1950-05-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 17m
Production CompaniesEagle-Lion Films,Jewel Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Family