No wonder the beginning scenes shows Bobby Thompson's dramatic home run in 1951 to lead the Giants against the Dodgers.
Vera-Ellen did not dance in this film, but rather played the niece of Edward G. Robinson, a Giant scout, evaluating prospective players for minor league contracts. Robinson gives a subdued, but still another good performance in this film.
The guys arrive at training camp and begin a regimen of activities to prove their dexterity for the game.
Jeff Richards is one of those players who Ellen shows an interest for outside of baseball. Working at the front office, the Ellen character strongly hints to Robinson that the office may be calling for his retirement. While this is never further discussed in the film, the end of the movie seems to explain what would occur.
Truly a heartwarming tale of what prospective players have to go through. Certainly an inspiration for aspiring young stars, especially children.
Vera-Ellen did not dance in this film, but rather played the niece of Edward G. Robinson, a Giant scout, evaluating prospective players for minor league contracts. Robinson gives a subdued, but still another good performance in this film.
The guys arrive at training camp and begin a regimen of activities to prove their dexterity for the game.
Jeff Richards is one of those players who Ellen shows an interest for outside of baseball. Working at the front office, the Ellen character strongly hints to Robinson that the office may be calling for his retirement. While this is never further discussed in the film, the end of the movie seems to explain what would occur.
Truly a heartwarming tale of what prospective players have to go through. Certainly an inspiration for aspiring young stars, especially children.