1951 angel's in the outfield

[brian1961]

I always get a nostalgic rush seeing SAFE AT HOME, a movie made for youngsters, and the adult with a little bit of a boy still inside him.

I liked the original THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY. The producers had a paltry budget, but I think they did a superb job. To be sure, and foremost, having THE Jackie Robinson himself star in the movie was perfect. The stars portraying Jackie's mother, brother, wife, Branch Rickey, and the scout who wanted to bring him to the Brooklyn Dodger organization all put in beautiful performances. Honestly, I felt THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY depicted America's treatment of Black America much better than did 42.

I'm with you on PRIDE OF THE YANKEES and 61.

Fortunately for us, we were blessed with Ken Burns documentary of baseball. Think of all those who gave fascinating interviews who have now passed away. Not to be morbid, but that makes the documentary all the more compelling today. It's as if Ken Burns gave us a visual AND audio presentation along the lines of Robert Creamer's THE GLORY OF THEIR TIMES.

FIELD OF DREAMS is a treasure, too.

Back to the OP, it's been a long time since I've seen ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, but yes, I remember it well, and fondly so. I really liked the acting of Bruce Bennett in the movie. Bruce frequently portrays characters whom your heart aches for, and you become very sympathetic towards, such as TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, and DARK PASSAGE.

--- Brian Powell