The Stratton Story
The Stratton Story is a (1949) film directed by Sam Wood which tells the story of Monty Stratton, a Major League Baseball pitcher.
James Stewart plays the part of Stratton, who in 1938 accidentally shoots himself in his right leg while on a hunting excursion. When his leg has to be amputated, it looks as though his pitching career is over. Nevertheless, with a wooden leg and his wife Ethel's (June Allyson) support, Stratton is able to make a successful minor league comeback in 1946.
Other names in the cast include Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead, and the bigleaguers Gene Bearden, Bill Dickey and Jimmy Dykes in cameo appearances.
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Categories: 1949 films | Baseball films