The Babe Ruth Story
“The incredible life... the spectacular thrills... the fabulous times of America's best-loved hero.......”
Synopsis
The baseball player goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-07
Top Cast
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William Bendix
George Herman 'Babe' Ruth
Claire Trevor
Claire Hodgson Ruth
Charles Bickford
Brother Matthias
Sam Levene
Phil Conrad
William Frawley
Jack Dunn
Gertrude Niesen
Nightclub Singer
Fred Lightner
Miller Huggins
Stanley Clements
Western Union Boy
Robert Ellis
Babe Ruth as a Boy (as Bobby Ellis)
Lloyd Gough
Gambler Dalton
Matt Briggs
Colonel Jacob Ruppert
Paul Cavanagh
Dr. Menzies
Warren Douglas
Boston Braves' Rookie
Pat Flaherty
Bill Carrigan, Red Sox Manager
Mark Koenig
Mark Koenig
Richard Lane
Boston Braves' coach
Ziggy Sears
Umpire Ziggy Sears
Bucky Harris
Bucky Harris - Baseball Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- George Callahan, Bob Considine
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Babe Ruth Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Roy Del Ruth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
George Callahan, Bob Considine
Edward Ward
Philip Tannura
Richard V. Heermance
Roy Del Ruth
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
George Callahan
Screenplay
Bob Considine
Screenplay
Roy Del Ruth
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
Lorraine MacLean
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Babe Ruth Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Babe Ruth Story about?
The baseball player goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.
Who directed The Babe Ruth Story?
The Babe Ruth Story was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Babe Ruth Story?
The principal cast of The Babe Ruth Story includes William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford, Sam Levene, William Frawley.
When was The Babe Ruth Story released and how long is it?
The Babe Ruth Story was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Babe Ruth Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Babe Ruth Story was composed by Edward Ward.
Is The Babe Ruth Story based on a book or true story?
The Babe Ruth Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bob Considine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Babe Ruth Story?
The Babe Ruth Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).