The Kid from Cleveland (1949)
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
Director:
Herbert Kline
Writer:
John Bright
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George Brent as Mike Jackson |
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Lynn Bari as Katherine Jackson |
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Russ Tamblyn as Johnny Barrows |
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Tommy Cook as Dan Hudson |
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Ann Doran as Emily Novak |
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Louis Jean Heydt as Carl Novak |
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K. Elmo Lowe as Dave Joyce |
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John Beradino as Mac |
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Bill Veeck as Self |
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Lou Boudreau as Self |
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Tris Speaker as Self |
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Hank Greenberg as Self |
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Bob Feller as Self |
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Gene Bearden as Self |
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Leroy 'Satchel' Paige as Self |
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Bob Lemon as Self |
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Steve Gromek as Self |
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Joe Gordon as Self |
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Mickey Vernon as Self |
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Ken Keltner as Self |
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Ray Boone as Self |
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Dale Mitchell as Self |
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Larry Doby as Self |
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Bob Kennedy as Self |
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Jim Hegan as Self |
| Directing | Herbert Kline | Director |
| Writing | Herbert Kline | Story |
| Editing | Jason H. Bernie | Editor |
| Production | K. Elmo Lowe | Associate Producer |
| Sound | T.A. Carman | Sound |
| Camera | Jack A. Marta | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Adele Palmer | Costume Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Peggy Gray | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Nathan Scott | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | John Bright | Screenplay |
| Sound | Howard Wilson | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bob Mark | Makeup Supervisor |
| Production | Walter Colmes | Producer |
| Writing | John Bright | Story |