Angels in the Outfield (1951) | |
| Director(s) | Clarence Brown |
| Producer(s) | Clarence Brown |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sports |
| Top Topics | Angels, Baseball |
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Angels in the Outfield (1951) was a Fantasy - Comedy Film directed by Clarence Brown and produced by Clarence Brown.
SYNOPSIS
Douglas shines as Guffy McGovern, the most hard-hearted, foul-mouthed, dictatorial baseball manager in the league. His Pittsburgh Pirates are in seventh place and getting worse. Then he hears a voice telling him to "look for a miracle in the third inning." Scores of stars from baseball and Hollywood in cameo appearances join the angels who give the Pirates a lift. Remade in 1994.
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Bing Crosby appeared in the film because at the time, he was a partial owner (approximately 15%) of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onApril 6, 1953 with Janet Leigh reprising her film role.
Forbes Field was demolished in 1971 after the Pirates moved to Three Rivers Stadium in 1970.
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onApril 6, 1953 with Janet Leigh reprising her film role.
Forbes Field was demolished in 1971 after the Pirates moved to Three Rivers Stadium in 1970.
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