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The Jackie Robinson Story

The inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, a trailblazing athlete who defied convention by transitioning from the Negro Leagues to Major League Baseball, ultimately breaking the color barrier in the 20th century.

The remarkable story of Jackie Robinson, a trailblazing athlete who shattered racial barriers in 20th-century baseball, chronicling his journey from the Negro Leagues to the major leagues.

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Main Cast

Ruby DeeRuby DeeRae Robinson
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonBranch Rickey
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversJackie's Mother
Richard LaneRichard LaneHopper
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonCharlie
Ben LessyBen LessyShorty
William 'Bill' SpauldingWilliam 'Bill' SpauldingBill Spaulding
Billy WayneBilly WayneClyde Sukeforth
Joel FluellenJoel FluellenMack Robinson
Bernie HamiltonBernie HamiltonErnie
Kenny WashingtonKenny WashingtonTigers Manager
Pat FlahertyPat FlahertyKarpen
Larry McGrathLarry McGrathUmpire
Emmett SmithEmmett SmithCatcher
Howard Louis McNeelyHoward Louis McNeelyJackie, as a boy
George DockstaderGeorge DockstaderBill
Marvelle AndreMarvelle AndrePete's Wife (uncredited)
Bill BaldwinBill BaldwinBaseball Broadcaster (uncredited)
Sam BalterSam BalterBaseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)
Mildred BoydMildred BoydRoommate of Rae (uncredited)
Tom ColemanTom ColemanSports Board Clerk (uncredited)
Laurence CrinerLaurence CrinerMinister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinTough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Jimmie DoddJimmie DoddUCLA Scout (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumBaseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Roy GlennRoy GlennMr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)
Joe GrayJoe GrayDalby (uncredited)
Phyllis KennedyPhyllis KennedyBaseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Donald KerrDonald KerrReporter (uncredited)
Joe KirkJoe KirkTony (uncredited)
Ralph MontgomeryRalph MontgomeryReporter (uncredited)
Charles MortonCharles MortonBaseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonBrooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Ben WeldenBen WeldenTough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Dick WesselDick WesselTough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)

Appearances

Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson

Creators

Alfred E. GreenAlfred E. GreenDirector
Lawrence TaylorLawrence TaylorWriter
Arthur MannArthur MannWriter

The Jackie Robinson Story Videos

The Jackie Robinson Story (1950, trailer) [Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Louise Beavers]

The Jackie Robinson Story (1950, trailer) [Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Louise Beavers]

Info about The Jackie Robinson Story

Studio(s): Eagle-Lion Films, Jewel Pictures

Originally Released: United States, May 16, 1950

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport

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