Drama ·Action · United States of America · 1949 · 1h 29m

The Kid from Cleveland

Director

Cast

George Brent as Mike Jackson Lynn Bari as Katherine Jackson Russ Tamblyn as Johnny Barrows Tommy Cook as Dan Hudson Ann Doran as Emily Novak Louis Jean Heydt as Carl Novak

Crew

Jack A. Marta — Director of Photography Jason H. Bernie — Editor Nathan Scott — Original Music Composer John Bright — Screenplay Herbert Kline — Story John Bright — Story

Tagline

The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Herbert Kline Director Jack A. Marta Director of Photography Jason H. Bernie Editor Nathan Scott Original Music Composer John Bright Screenplay Herbert Kline Story John Bright Story Walter Colmes Producer

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