The Kid from Cleveland

"The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!"

Sep 5 1949 Approved 1h 29m
Action, Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

Teen baseball fan Johnny Barrows sneaks into the baseball stadium of the Cleveland Indians, then playing in the 1948 World Series; claiming to be an orphan, he befriends team members & broadcaster Mike Jackson. But it develops that Johnny has a troubled home life with his mother and stepfather, and is involved in juvenile crime. His 'better side' shows only when he runs away to visit the team again. Can Mike and the Indians (playing themselves) wrest Johnny away from bad influences?

Written by

John Bright, Herbert Kline

Directed by

Herbert Kline

Cast

George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Motion Picture Manufacturing Company

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
146
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA