The Stratton Story (1949) | |
| Director(s) | Sam Wood |
| Producer(s) | Jack Cummings |
| Top Genres | Biographical, Drama, Romance, Sports |
| Top Topics | Baseball |
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The Stratton Story Overview:
The Stratton Story (1949) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by Sam Wood and produced by Jack Cummings.
Academy Awards 1949 --- Ceremony Number 22 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Writing | Douglas Morrow | Won |
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The Stratton Story (1949)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 31, 2018 From 4 Star FilmsIf you’ve never heard of the baseball player Monty Stratton, you’re not alone. In my days of wanting to be a ballplayer myself, I knew quite a bit about baseball Hall of Famers going back to the genesis of the game. But Stratton was not a Hall of Famer like Honus Wagner or Ty Cobb, Georg... Read full article
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Monty Stratton:
Look at that road! I used to do ten miles on that road like it was nothin' - just to pitch a game! Now I can hardly reach it, let alone walk on it!
Monty Stratton: Honey, do you know there's a tailor in Chicago that gives a suit of clothes away to any ballplayer that hits the scoreboard in center field? As of yesterday the New York Yankees are the best dressed team in baseball.
Ethel Stratton: You told me once, "A man has to know where he's goin'!" Where are you goin', Monte?
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Monty Stratton: Honey, do you know there's a tailor in Chicago that gives a suit of clothes away to any ballplayer that hits the scoreboard in center field? As of yesterday the New York Yankees are the best dressed team in baseball.
Ethel Stratton: You told me once, "A man has to know where he's goin'!" Where are you goin', Monte?
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Facts about
In August 1947, Van Johnson and Janet Leigh were set to star.
Although Agnes Moorehead plays James Stewart's mother, in real-life she was only 8 years older than him.
Robert Taylor rejected the lead role.
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Although Agnes Moorehead plays James Stewart's mother, in real-life she was only 8 years older than him.
Robert Taylor rejected the lead role.
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