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Angels in the Outfield

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A newspaper reporter, Jennifer Paige (Janet Leigh), is investigating the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak. The team is led by manager Guffy McGovern (Paul Douglas), whose swearing and fighting hinder his team's progress. Meanwhile, an orphan named Bridget White (Donna Corcoran) has been praying for the team, and her pleas are answered by an angelic voice. The angel begins urging Guffy to be kinder in return for helping the Pirates win, but the playoffs test the manager's temper.

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Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Clarence Brown has carved a tremendously satisfying filmization from a script that, from every evidence, could have gone completely haywire if handled clumsily, dealing as it does with fantasy. Go to Full Review A.H. Weiler New York Times 03/25/2006
This combination of whimsy, sports, religious faith and romance is a heart-warming and edifying amalgam which can pass the test of what is traditionally termed entertainment Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 01/28/2020
A baseball comedy, mildly amusing one moment and heavy-handed the next. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 08/02/2013
Charming if low-key baseball fantasy teaches life lessons about teamwork and treating others with respect. Go to Full Review Charles Cassady Common Sense Media 12/14/2010
4/5
Cute baseball fantasy overshadowed by remake. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/15/2005
3/5
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red t @RT43513976 01/12/2023 A Hidden Gem. The acting and Production value is all solid. The editing is well done along with good pacing. The only thing that is just ok is the music. Quite charming overall. I wouldn't say anything about it is phenomenal but it is a well put together film. I'd say anyone that likes the 94' remake should give this a watch on top of any Janet Leigh Fans. See more 04/09/2022 Donna Corcoran, who plays the adorable eight year old orphan in the movie, was a natural. I've seen a LOT of movies, especially in the last 2 1/2 years with Covid, so I recognize true talent and this child has it. Watch this heartwarming story…you won't be sorry. Paul Douglas' Bronx-y portrayal of the Pittsburgh Pirates team manager made for a strong central role, and Janet Leigh as the sports reporter completed the central core. As an aside, Leigh's waistline must have been 18" …1946…when we were all a bit slimmer! See more 02/11/2022 Donna Corcoran's performance as the little girl who sees angels, and Janet Leigh as a newspaper reporter are the best reasons to watch. The location photography, too. See more steve d @RT35616104 07/21/2020 Surprisingly dull family film. See more 04/11/2020 It's a GREAT MOVIE, "Angels in the Outfield"(1951)! (I first saw it when it was on my TV, and started at 8:45am(CT) on Friday April 10, 2020).) It is WELL DONE, and I RECOMMEND this MOVIE! (I wrote my comments here at 4:39pm(CT) Saturday April 11, 2020.) See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 01/26/2019 The best inspiring sports movie ever made! See more Read all reviews
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Clarence Brown

Director

Paul Douglas

Aloysius X. "Guffy" McGovern

Janet Leigh

Jennifer Paige

Keenan Wynn

Fred Bayles

Donna Corcoran

Bridget White

Lewis Stone

Arnold P. Hapgood

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Synopsis A newspaper reporter, Jennifer Paige (Janet Leigh), is investigating the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak. The team is led by manager Guffy McGovern (Paul Douglas), whose swearing and fighting hinder his team's progress. Meanwhile, an orphan named Bridget White (Donna Corcoran) has been praying for the team, and her pleas are answered by an angelic voice. The angel begins urging Guffy to be kinder in return for helping the Pirates win, but the playoffs test the manager's temper.
Director
Clarence Brown
Producer
Clarence Brown
Screenwriter
Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 19, 1951, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 4, 2008
Runtime
1h 42m