The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

Name: The Jackie Robinson Story
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1950-05-16
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane

You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

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.

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Released 1950-05-16 · 77 min · Drama, Family

Directed by Alfred E. Green

Cast

Jackie Robinson as Self
Ruby Dee as Rae Robinson
Minor Watson as Branch Rickey
Louise Beavers as Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane as Hopper
Harry Shannon as Charlie
Ben Lessy as Shorty
William 'Bill' Spaulding as Bill Spaulding
Billy Wayne as Clyde Sukeforth
Joel Fluellen as Mack Robinson
Bernie Hamilton as Ernie
Kenny Washington as Tigers Manager
Pat Flaherty as Karpen
Larry McGrath as Umpire
Emmett Smith as Catcher