This may not be the best baseball movie made but it is definitely my favorite! It is a little campy at times but Babe Ruth gives an enjoyable and convincing portrayal of himself and other greats including Bill Dickey also appear.
Teresa Wright and Gary Cooper have great chemistry and their interactions are classic 1940's. The movie does stretch the truth somewhat (Gerhig promising to hit three home runs for a crippled boy and hitting the third in dramatic fashion, never occurred) but it is all in good fun.
Walter Brennen is phenomenal as the friendly reporter who follows Gehrig from city to city and chronicles his career.
There are priceless scenes on trains as the Yankees traveled from city to city (this has been replaced by corporate and charter jets) especially when the player try to make Babe Ruth angry! The re-creation of Gehrig's farewell at Yankee Stadium is one of the most heart warming scenes in movie history!
Teresa Wright and Gary Cooper have great chemistry and their interactions are classic 1940's. The movie does stretch the truth somewhat (Gerhig promising to hit three home runs for a crippled boy and hitting the third in dramatic fashion, never occurred) but it is all in good fun.
Walter Brennen is phenomenal as the friendly reporter who follows Gehrig from city to city and chronicles his career.
There are priceless scenes on trains as the Yankees traveled from city to city (this has been replaced by corporate and charter jets) especially when the player try to make Babe Ruth angry! The re-creation of Gehrig's farewell at Yankee Stadium is one of the most heart warming scenes in movie history!