The Greenie (1942)

Told on the premise that the United States has always been a refuge from those seeking a reprieve from poverty and bigotry, this Miniature short from M-G-M is the story of a young Polish boy, unable to speak English, just arriving in New York City with hie parents. He leaves his lower east-side tenement to go play. Passing an open field he sees a sight unfamiliar to him; a group of boys playing baseball. When the boys drop their bats and gloves to hitch a ride on a passing ice-wagon, the Polish boy goes over to the baseball diamond and starts examining the baseball equipment. The boys come back and think he is about to steal their belongings but, when they learn he is a new immigrant and doesn't understand English, they invite him to play base ball with them..and he gets a base-hit his first time at bat.

Director: H. Alexander
Genre: History
Runtime: 10 min
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Screenplay

Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Polski
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, baseball, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Greenie about?
Told on the premise that the United States has always been a refuge from those seeking a reprieve from poverty and bigotry, this Miniature short from M-G-M is the story of a young Polish boy, unable to speak English, just arriving in New York City with hie parents. He leaves his lower east-side tenement to go play. Passing an open field he sees a sight unfamiliar to him; a group of boys playing baseball. When the boys drop their bats and gloves to hitch a ride on a passing ice-wagon, the Polish boy goes over to the baseball diamond and starts examining the baseball equipment. The boys come back and think he is about to steal their belongings but, when they learn he is a new immigrant and doesn't understand English, they invite him to play base ball with them..and he gets a base-hit his first time at bat.
Who directed The Greenie?
The Greenie was directed by H. Alexander.
Who stars in The Greenie?
The Greenie stars Carey Wilson.
How long is The Greenie?
The Greenie has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Greenie?
The Greenie is a History film.
What is the budget of The Greenie?
The Greenie had a budget of $10,000.
Where was The Greenie produced?
The Greenie was produced in United States of America.