The Jackie Robinson Story
Drama, Family, 1950
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.
Top cast:
Jackie Robinson
himself
Ruby Dee
Rae Robinson
Minor Watson
Branch Rickey, President Brooklyn Dodgers
Louise Beavers
Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane
Clay Hopper, Montreal Manager
Harry Shannon
Frank Shaughnessy, Dodger Executive
Ben Lessy
Shorty, Montreal Player
Billy Wayne
Clyde Sukeforth
Joel Fluellen
Mack Robinson
Bernie Hamilton
Ernie
Kenny Washington
Tigers Manager
Pat Flaherty
Karpen
