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The Jackie Robinson Story

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, May 16 1950
73 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was
31 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 31 1919 –
Tue, Oct 24 1972
Portrait of Ruby DeeRuby Dee
Ruby Dee was
27 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Rae Robinson'.
Fri, Oct 27 1922 –
Wed, Jun 11 2014
Portrait of Minor WatsonMinor Watson
Minor Watson was
60 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Branch Rickey'.
Sun, Dec 22 1889 –
Wed, Jul 28 1965
Portrait of Louise BeaversLouise Beavers
Louise Beavers was
48 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Jackie's Mother'.
Sat, Mar 08 1902 –
Fri, Oct 26 1962
Portrait of Richard LaneRichard Lane
Richard Lane was
50 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Hopper'.
Sat, May 27 1899 –
Sun, Sep 05 1982
Portrait of Harry ShannonHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon was
59 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Charlie'.
Thu, Jun 12 1890 –
Mon, Jul 27 1964
Portrait of Ben LessyBen Lessy
Ben Lessy was
48 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Shorty'.
Tue, Apr 29 1902 –
Fri, Oct 30 1992
Portrait of William 'Bill' SpauldingWilliam 'Bill' Spaulding
William 'Bill' Spaulding was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Bill Spaulding'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy WayneBilly Wayne
Billy Wayne was
53 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Clyde Sukeforth'.
Thu, Feb 11 1897 –
Fri, Jun 12 1970
Portrait of Joel FluellenJoel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen was
42 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Mack Robinson'.
Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Bernie HamiltonBernie Hamilton
Bernie Hamilton was
21 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Ernie'.
Tue, Jun 12 1928 –
Tue, Dec 30 2008
Portrait of Kenny WashingtonKenny Washington
Kenny Washington was
31 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Tigers Manager'.
Sat, Aug 31 1918 –
Thu, Jun 24 1971
Portrait of Pat FlahertyPat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty was
53 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Karpen'.
Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of Larry McGrathLarry McGrath
Larry McGrath was
61 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Umpire'.
Tue, Aug 28 1888 –
Wed, Jul 06 1960
Portrait of Emmett SmithEmmett Smith
Emmett Smith was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Catcher'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard Louis McNeelyHoward Louis McNeely
Howard Louis McNeely was
9 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Jackie, as a boy'.
Sat, Jun 29 1940
Portrait of George DockstaderGeorge Dockstader
George Dockstader was
36 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Bill'.
Sat, Mar 28 1914 –
Sun, Dec 27 1987
Portrait of Marvelle AndreMarvelle Andre
Marvelle Andre was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Pete's Wife (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill BaldwinBill Baldwin
Bill Baldwin was
36 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 26 1913 –
Wed, Nov 17 1982
Portrait of Sam BalterSam Balter
Sam Balter was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mildred BoydMildred Boyd
Mildred Boyd was
41 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Roommate of Rae (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1909 –
Fri, Oct 22 1999
Portrait of Tom ColemanTom Coleman
Tom Coleman was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Sports Board Clerk (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Laurence CrinerLaurence Criner
Laurence Criner was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe DevlinJoe Devlin
Joe Devlin was
56 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 07 1894 –
Mon, Oct 01 1973
Portrait of Jimmie DoddJimmie Dodd
Jimmie Dodd was
40 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'UCLA Scout (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 28 1910 –
Tue, Nov 10 1964
Portrait of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn Farnum
Franklyn Farnum was
71 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 05 1878 –
Tue, Jul 04 1961
Portrait of Roy GlennRoy Glenn
Roy Glenn was
35 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Mr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 03 1914 –
Fri, Mar 12 1971
Portrait of Joe GrayJoe Gray
Joe Gray was
38 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Dalby (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 05 1912 –
Mon, Mar 15 1971
Portrait of Phyllis KennedyPhyllis Kennedy
Phyllis Kennedy was
35 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 16 1914 –
Tue, Dec 29 1998
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr was
58 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Joe KirkJoe Kirk
Joe Kirk was
46 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Tony (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1903 –
Wed, Apr 16 1975
Portrait of George MetkovichGeorge Metkovich
George Metkovich was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Player (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph MontgomeryRalph Montgomery
Ralph Montgomery was
38 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 04 1911 –
Sat, May 10 1980
Portrait of Charles MortonCharles Morton
Charles Morton was
42 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 28 1908 –
Wed, Oct 26 1966
Portrait of Dewey RobinsonDewey Robinson
Dewey Robinson was
51 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 16 1898 –
Mon, Dec 11 1950
Portrait of Ben WeldenBen Welden
Ben Welden was
48 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 12 1901 –
Fri, Oct 17 1997
Portrait of Dick WesselDick Wessel
Dick Wessel was
37 in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 20 1913 –
Tue, Apr 20 1965
Portrait of Dick WilliamsDick Williams
Dick Williams was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
as 'Jersey City Pitcher/Second Baseman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Alfred E. GreenAlfred E. Green
Director
Alfred E. Green was
60 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Thu, Jul 11 1889 –
Mon, Sep 05 1960
Portrait of Ernest LaszloErnest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Ernest Laszlo was
52 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sat, Apr 23 1898 –
Fri, Jan 06 1984
Portrait of Maurie M. SuessMaurie M. Suess
Assistant Director
Maurie M. Suess was
40 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sun, Jul 11 1909 –
Thu, Aug 26 1993
Portrait of Arthur MannArthur Mann
Writer, Technical Supervisor
Arthur Mann was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence TaylorLawrence Taylor
Writer
Lawrence Taylor was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mort BriskinMort Briskin
Producer
Mort Briskin was
36 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Thu, Oct 23 1913 –
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Portrait of Joseph H. NadelJoseph H. Nadel
Associate Producer
Joseph H. Nadel was
57 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Thu, Jun 02 1892 –
Mon, Nov 20 1950
Portrait of Arthur H. NadelArthur H. Nadel
Editor
Arthur H. Nadel was
29 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Mon, Apr 25 1921 –
Thu, Feb 22 1990
Portrait of Herschel Burke GilbertHerschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Herschel Burke Gilbert was
32 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sat, Apr 20 1918 –
Sun, Jun 08 2003
Portrait of David ChudnowDavid Chudnow
Music Supervisor
David Chudnow was
47 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sun, Jun 29 1902 –
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Portrait of Jacques MapesJacques Mapes
Set Decoration
Jacques Mapes was
36 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sat, Jun 14 1913 –
Sat, May 04 2002
Portrait of Dave GraysonDave Grayson
Makeup Artist
Dave Grayson was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
Unknown Birthday –
Fri, Sep 28 2012
Portrait of Boris LevenBoris Leven
Production Design
Boris Leven was
41 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Thu, Aug 13 1908 –
Sat, Oct 11 1986
Portrait of Mac DalgleishMac Dalgleish
Sound Recordist
Mac Dalgleish was
48 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Wed, Jun 12 1901 –
Tue, Dec 31 1974
Portrait of Maria P. DonovanMaria P. Donovan
Costume Designer
Maria P. Donovan was
>> in The Jackie Robinson Story
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben WinklerBen Winkler
Sound Recordist
Ben Winkler was
47 in The Jackie Robinson Story
Sun, May 25 1902 –
Thu, Feb 22 1979