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Still from Angels in the Outfield — Angels in the Outfield (1951) — Clarence BrownPhotographed by Paul Vogel

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Clarence Brown

Angels in the Outfield

English / 1951 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Fantasy Family

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·1.7K ratings·387 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.

Included in
Triple Play
Position 3
Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorClarence Brown

WriterGeorge Wells, Dorothy Kingsley

CinematographerPaul Vogel

Composer

Daniele Amfitheatrof

EditorRobert Kern

ProducerClarence Brown

Cast

Paul Douglasas Guffy McGovern

Janet Leighas Jennifer Paige

Keenan Wynnas Fred Bayles

Donna Corcoranas Bridget White

Lewis Stoneas Arnold P. Hapgood

Spring Byingtonas Sister Edwitha

Bruce Bennettas Saul Hellman

Marvin Kaplanas Timothy Durney

Ellen Corbyas Sister Veronica

Jeff Richardsas Dave Rothberg

John Gallaudetas Reynolds

King Donovanas McGee

Don Haggertyas Rube Ronson

Paul Salataas Tony Minelli

Fred Grahamas Chunk

John McKeeas Bill Baxter

Patrick J. Molyneauxas Patrick J. Finley

Barbara Billingsleyas Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Bing Crosbyas Bing Crosby (uncredited)

Joe DiMaggioas Joe DiMaggio (uncredited)

Angels in the Outfield (1951) | Criteria