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The Pride of the Yankees (1942) | Criteria

Still from The Pride of the Yankees — The Pride of the Yankees (1942) — Sam WoodPhotographed by Rudolph Maté

Poster for The Pride of the Yankees

Sam Wood

The Pride of the Yankees

English / 1942 / 2h 8m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.60/5·7.5K ratings·1.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Additions: April 2020
Position 74
Included in
Starring Gary Cooper
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Wood

WriterHerman J. Mankiewicz, Jo Swerling

CinematographerRudolph Maté

Composer

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