Take Me Out to the Ball Game poster

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949)

"A Homerun Of Laughter, Romance And Fun"

6.619491h 33mEN
ComedyRomanceMusic

Directed by Busby Berkeley

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

March 9, 1949

Director

Busby Berkeley

Official Trailer

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Overview

The Wolves baseball team gets steamed when they find they've been inherited by one K.C. Higgins, a suspected "fathead" who intends to take an active interest in running the team. But K.C. turns outs to be a beautiful woman who really knows her baseball. Second baseman Dennis Ryan promptly falls in l...

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Dennis Ryan

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

K.C. Higgins

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Eddie O'Brien

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Shirley Delwyn

Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

Joe Lorgan

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

Nat Goldberg

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

Michael Gihuly

Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan

Slappy Burke

Jackie Jackson

Jackie Jackson

Child (uncredited)

Edna Harris

Edna Harris

Baseball Fan (uncredited)

Sally Forrest

Sally Forrest

Roberta Johnson

Roberta Johnson

Girl in Bathing Suit (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Wolves baseball team gets steamed when they find they've been inherited by one K.C. Higgins, a suspected "fathead" who intends to take an active interest in running the team. But K.C. turns outs to be a beautiful woman who really knows her baseball. Second baseman Dennis Ryan promptly falls in love. But his playboy roommate Eddie O'Brien has his own notions about how to treat the new lady owner and some unsavory gamblers have their own ideas about how to handle Eddie.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Take Me Out to the Ball Game. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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