The Kid from Cleveland

Herbert Kline
1949-09-05

The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!
5
89 min

Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.

Cast

Name Character Team
George Brent Mike Jackson Unowned
Lynn Bari Katherine Jackson Unowned
Russ Tamblyn Johnny Barrows Unowned
Tommy Cook Dan Hudson Unowned
Ann Doran Emily Novak Unowned
Louis Jean Heydt Carl Novak Unowned
K. Elmo Lowe Dave Joyce Unowned
John Beradino Mac Unowned
Bill Veeck Self Unowned
Lou Boudreau Self Unowned
Tris Speaker Self Unowned
Hank Greenberg Self Unowned
Bob Feller Self Unowned
Gene Bearden Self Unowned
Leroy 'Satchel' Paige Self Unowned
Bob Lemon Self Unowned
Steve Gromek Self Unowned
Joe Gordon Self Unowned
Mickey Vernon Self Unowned
Ken Keltner Self Unowned
Ray Boone Self Unowned
Dale Mitchell Self Unowned
Larry Doby Self Unowned
Bob Kennedy Self Unowned
Jim Hegan Self Unowned