The Kid from Cleveland (1949)

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

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 (25)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

K

K. Elmo Lowe

Dave Joyce

John Beradino

Mac

B

Bill Veeck

Self

L

Lou Boudreau

Self

T

Tris Speaker

Self

H

Hank Greenberg

Self

Bob Feller

Self

G

Gene Bearden

Self

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Self

B

Bob Lemon

Self

S

Steve Gromek

Self

J

Joe Gordon

Self

M

Mickey Vernon

Self

K

Ken Keltner

Self

R

Ray Boone

Self

D

Dale Mitchell

Self

L

Larry Doby

Self

B

Bob Kennedy

Self

J

Jim Hegan

Self

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