The Kid from Cleveland

Overview

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.

Directed by Herbert Kline

Top cast

George Brent

Mike Jackson

Lynn Bari

Katherine Jackson

Russ Tamblyn

Johnny Barrows

Tommy Cook

Dan Hudson

Ann Doran

Emily Novak

Louis Jean Heydt

Carl Novak

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K. Elmo Lowe

Dave Joyce

John Beradino

Mac

B

Bill Veeck

Self

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Lou Boudreau

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Tris Speaker

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Hank Greenberg

Self

Bob Feller

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G

Gene Bearden

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Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

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Bob Lemon

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Steve Gromek

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Joe Gordon

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Mickey Vernon

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Ken Keltner

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