The Pride of St. Louis
US (1952): Biography/Sports
In this biopic of Dizzy Dean (Dan Dailey), a baseball star turns to sports commentary after an injury takes him permanently out of the game. After a bout with self-pity and the bottle, with the help of his devoted wife (Joanne Dru), he makes a new life. In an early appearance, Chet Huntley of NBC News fame can be seen as a sports broadcaster. For the rights to his life story, Cardinals pitcher Dean was paid $50,000. When he learned of the deal, Dean is reported to have said, "Fifty thousand smackers just for living?" Harmon Jones directs for Fox. Cast also includes Richard Hylton and Richard Crenna. (amctv.com)
1 nomination
· Writing (Motion Picture Story) 1952: Guy Trosper