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The Pride of the Yankees (1942) | Criteria

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The Pride of the Yankees

English • 1942 • 2h 8m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

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Additions: April 2020
Position 74
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Starring Gary Cooper
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Wood

WriterHerman J. Mankiewicz, Jo Swerling

CinematographerRudolph Maté

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorDaniel Mandell

ProducerSamuel Goldwyn

Cast

Gary Cooperas Henry Louis 'Lou' Gehrig

Teresa Wrightas Eleanor Twitchell

Babe Ruthas Babe Ruth

Walter Brennanas Sam Blake

Dan Duryeaas Hank Hanneman

Elsa Janssenas Christina 'Mom' Gehrig

Ludwig Stösselas Henry 'Pop' Gehrig

Virginia Gilmoreas Myra Tinsley

Bill Dickeyas Bill Dickey

Ernie Adamsas Miller Huggins

Pierre Watkinas Mr. Twitchell

Harry Harveyas Joe McCarthy

Bob Meuselas Robert W. Meusel (as Robert W. Meusel)

Mark Koenigas Mark Koenig

Bill Sternas Bill Stern

Addison Richardsas Coach

Hardie Albrightas Van Tuyl

Edward Fieldingas Clinic Doctor

George Lesseyas Mayor of New Rochelle

Edgar Barrieras Hospital Doctor