A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 19, 1953
Original Title:
Big Leaguer
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 71
John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.
Art Direction:
Cedric Gibbons
Eddie Imazu
Assistant Director:
Sid Sidman
Director:
Robert Aldrich
Director of Photography:
William C. Mellor
Editor:
Ben Lewis
Makeup Artist:
John Truwe
Music Director:
Alberto Colombo
Producer:
Matthew Rapf
Recording Supervision:
Douglas Shearer
Set Decoration:
Edwin B. Willis
Story:
John McNulty
Lou Morheim
Technical Advisor:
Hans Lobert
Writer:
Herbert Baker
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