It Happens Every Spring

""Oh yeah?" "Oh yeah!""

Jun 1 1949 Approved 1h 27m
Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sport

A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.

Plot

A college professor is working on a long term experiment when a baseball comes through the window destroying all his glassware. The resultant fluid causes the baseball to be repelled by wood. Suddenly he realizes the possibilities and takes a leave of absence to go to St. Louis to pitch in the big leagues where he becomes a star and propels the team to a World Series appearance.

Written by

Valentine Davies, Shirley W. Smith

Directed by

Lloyd Bacon

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,024
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA