Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting.Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting.Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting.
Joe King
- Johnson - Owner
- (as Joseph King)
Joseph Crehan
- Conductor
- (scenes deleted)
Herman Bell
- Major League Baseball Player
- (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
- Giant's Manager
- (uncredited)
Pauline Brooks
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
Guy Cantrell
- Major League Baseball Player
- (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
- Operator
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film holds the world record for a studio production with one of its adult actors surviving the longest after its release. Olivia de Havilland lived for 85 years, one month, and eleven days following the film's release. (As of August of 2023, some still-living child actors, such as Cora Sue Collins and Marilyn Knowlden, have beaten this record.)
- GoofsThe plot hinges on the lights being turned out at the Chicago Cubs' ballpark during a night game, so the hero can change into a uniform. Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home field, did not have lights installed until 1988.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
- SoundtracksThe Shadows of Yesterday's Stars
(1934) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played when Farrell thinks his pool cue is crooked
Featured review
Feel good movie hits a home run
The Chicago Cubs finally win the pennant! And it takes Joe E. Brown's immortal character Alibi Ike to do it. William Frawley once again is superb in the supporting role, as the manager. Olivia De Havilland shines as the love interest. The rest of the supporting cast which includes Ruth Donnelly and Roscoe Karns are excellent. Director Raymond Enright keeps the film moving along in good fashion. The movie is predictable but it's a lot of fun getting to the end. The ending puts a lasting smile on one's face reminiscent of the movie "Some Like It Hot". This feel good movie hits a home run with this viewer. Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy!
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- Jun 2, 2006
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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