Life's Greatest Game
Synopsis
Jack Donovan, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, refuses to throw a game for gambler Mike Moran. Moran retaliates by breaking up Donovan's family. Believing that his wife and son died in the sinking of an ocean liner, Donovan stays in baseball and, 20 years later, becomes manager of the New York Giants. What he doesn't know is that his family isn't dead and his son, Jack Jr., is now grown and looking for revenge against his father for what he believes was his abandonment of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emory Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilie Johnson
- Original Title
- Life's Greatest Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Emory Johnson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emory Johnson
Emilie Johnson
Emory Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Emory Johnson
Director
Emilie Johnson
Writer
Emory Johnson
Producer
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What is Life's Greatest Game about?
Jack Donovan, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, refuses to throw a game for gambler Mike Moran. Moran retaliates by breaking up Donovan's family. Believing that his wife and son died in the sinking of an ocean liner, Donovan stays in baseball and, 20 years later, becomes manager of the New York Giants. What he doesn't know is that his family isn't dead and his son, Jack Jr., is now grown and looking for revenge against his father for what he believes was his abandonment of them.
Who directed Life's Greatest Game?
Life's Greatest Game was directed by Emory Johnson.
Who stars in Life's Greatest Game?
The principal cast of Life's Greatest Game includes Tom Santschi, Jane Thomas, Dick Brandon, Johnnie Walker, David Kirby.
When was Life's Greatest Game released and how long is it?
Life's Greatest Game was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.