The Jackie Robinson Story
“You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!”
Synopsis
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
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The Jackie Robinson Story (1950, trailer) [Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Louise Beavers]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-26
Top Cast
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Jackie Robinson
Self
Ruby Dee
Rae Robinson
Minor Watson
Branch Rickey
Louise Beavers
Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane
Hopper
Harry Shannon
Charlie
Ben Lessy
Shorty
William 'Bill' Spaulding
Bill Spaulding
Billy Wayne
Clyde Sukeforth
Joel Fluellen
Mack Robinson
Bernie Hamilton
Ernie
Kenny Washington
Tigers Manager
Pat Flaherty
Karpen
Larry McGrath
Umpire
Emmett Smith
Catcher
Howard Louis McNeely
Jackie, as a boy
George Dockstader
Bill
Marvelle Andre
Pete's Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Taylor, Arthur Mann
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Jackie Robinson Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films, Jewel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Lawrence Taylor, Arthur Mann
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Ernest Laszlo
Arthur H. Nadel
Mort Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Taylor
Writer
Arthur Mann
Writer
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Boris Leven
Production Design
Arthur H. Nadel
Editor
Mort Briskin
Producer
Alfred E. Green
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jackie Robinson Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jackie Robinson Story about?
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
Who directed The Jackie Robinson Story?
The Jackie Robinson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Jackie Robinson Story?
The principal cast of The Jackie Robinson Story includes Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane.
When was The Jackie Robinson Story released and how long is it?
The Jackie Robinson Story was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jackie Robinson Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jackie Robinson Story was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.