The Kid from Cleveland (1949)
The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!
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
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: September 5, 1949
Cast
- George Brent - Mike Jackson
- Lynn Bari - Katherine Jackson
- Russ Tamblyn - Johnny Barrows
- Tommy Cook - Dan Hudson
- Ann Doran - Emily Novak
- Louis Jean Heydt - Carl Novak
- K. Elmo Lowe - Dave Joyce
- John Beradino - Mac
- Bill Veeck - Self
- Lou Boudreau - Self
Screenplay
- Herbert Kline (Story)
- John Bright (Story)
- John Bright (Screenplay)
Music: Nathan Scott
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Jason H. Bernie
Production: Republic Motion Picture Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Kline
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kid from Cleveland about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Kid from Cleveland?
- The Kid from Cleveland was directed by Herbert Kline.
- Who stars in The Kid from Cleveland?
- The Kid from Cleveland stars George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Cook, Ann Doran, Louis Jean Heydt.
- How long is The Kid from Cleveland?
- The Kid from Cleveland has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Kid from Cleveland?
- The Kid from Cleveland is a Drama, Action film.
- Where was The Kid from Cleveland produced?
- The Kid from Cleveland was produced in United States of America.