Overview

Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.

Cast

George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Cook, Ann Doran, Louis Jean Heydt, K. Elmo Lowe, John Beradino

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What is "The Kid from Cleveland" about?

Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.

When was "The Kid from Cleveland" released?

The Kid from Cleveland was released in 1949.

Who stars in "The Kid from Cleveland"?

The cast includes George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Cook.