
The Kid from Cleveland 1949
"The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!"
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.
Director: Herbert Kline
Cast

George Brent
Mike Jackson

Lynn Bari
Katherine Jackson

Russ Tamblyn
Johnny Barrows

Tommy Cook
Dan Hudson

Ann Doran
Emily Novak

Louis Jean Heydt
Carl Novak
K. Elmo Lowe
Dave Joyce
John Beradino
Mac
Bill Veeck
Self
Lou Boudreau
Self