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Angels in the Outfield 1951 [VHS]
 
 

Angels in the Outfield 1951 [VHS] (1951)

Starring: Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh Director: Clarence Brown Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn, Donna Corcoran, Lewis Stone
  • Directors: Clarence Brown
  • Writers: Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells, Richard Conlin
  • Producers: Clarence Brown
  • Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Warner)
  • VHS Release Date: June 30, 1994
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6303117856
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,230 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #30 in  Video > Comedy > By Year > 1950-1959
    #74 in  Video > Kids & Family > Fantasy

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Pure heaven for baseball-movie fans, this charming 1951 fantasy will even make believers out of jaded younger viewers only familiar with the 1994 special effects-laden remake. A pitch-perfect Paul Douglas stars as "Guffy" McGovern, the brawling manager of the last-place, laughing stock Pittsburgh Pirates. The hated, profanity-spewing McGovern is touched by an angel in answer to an orphan girl's prayers for the hapless team. If he cleans up his act, a roster of celestial all-stars will "help" the Pirates. Angels in the Outfield scores with a winning script, clever touches (McGovern's blue language is suggested by a manipulated soundtrack that makes its sound like he's speaking in tongues), and a roster of most valuable players that includes: Janet Leigh as a household hints reporter who begins to take a personal interest in the lovably unlovable McGovern; the adorable Donna Corcoran as the little girl who can see the angels (who, like Harvey the rabbit, are otherwise left to the imagination); Keenan Wynn as a nasty sportscaster with a grudge against McGovern, a pre-Leave It to Beaver Barbara Billingsley as a hatcheck girl; and in amusing cameos, Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, songwriter Harry Ruby, and then Pirates co-owner Bing Crosby. --Donald Liebenson

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a baseball movie should be, July 8, 2005
By sand-da-man (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
Tired of all those sappy, mystical, messianic- driven "baseball" movies? Heard enough phrases like "build it and they will come?" Just for the heck of it, watch this one and get a taste of a little grit, a lot of laughs, and a dose of realism. It puts the story of baseball within the context of people's lives- their struggles and their triumphs- through the use of good character development and believable relationships. While angels become part of the plot(I know- how realistic can that be? -you ask), this is nonetheless an honest perspective on the challenges that face us all; it makes the statement that, whether in baseball or in life, we can control our own actions. It just so happens that the film's depiction of ballplayers is also more authentic than what you'll see in more recent "sport" films. This is a great movie from a time when a good story was the starting point for a script. It's got drama, pathos and humor- with excellent performances, especially from the main star, Paul Douglas. Do yourself a favor and enjoy it.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Baseball Movies, July 3, 2006
By William J. Finane (Rocky Mount, NC) - See all my reviews
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You don't have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this very well written, directed and acted movie that just happens to be about baseball. The script is intelligent, funny and thoughtful all at the same time. Paul Douglas, Keenan Wynn and Janet Leigh are all at the top of their game for this one. What I liked most is the complete lack of "special effects" - you never see the angels helping the Pittsburgh Pirates, which makes it so much more preferable to the weak gimmick-laden Danny Glover remake of a few years ago.

A plus is all of the location shooting in Pittsburgh in its heyday in the early 50's, including Forbes Field, one of the great old ballparks that was replaced by the god-awful Three Rivers Stadium, since replaced by one of the "new-old" ballparks that tries to recapture the feel of places like Forbes Field.

This is a great movie for the whole family, and has one of those feel-good foundations that charges movies like "Miracle on 34th Street", only this time it's angels instead of Santa Claus. You'll love it.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The original, and the better of the two, October 30, 1999
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Although dated, this light-hearted comedy should prove to be entertaining to both fans and non-fans of baseball. Paul Douglas is excellent in his depiction of a fictional manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates (the cellar-dwellers of the early fifties).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Much Prefer This One To The Re-Make
This movie was nothing special, but it was a nice film, and certainly better than the terrible Disney re-make in 1994. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Craig Connell

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE GUYS DO FINISH FIRST!!
'Guffy' McGovern's the roughest guy in baseball and he manages the worst team in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates (many actual scenes from the old Forbes Field). Read more
Published 16 months ago by Loves To Read

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie and better than the remake by the same title!
See this original version that is all! DONT MISS IT! You will be sorry! Five stars? NO! Give this one TEN Stars! Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by Terie J. Carney

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Angels In The Outfield is one of the more under-rated baseball films, and most people think of the later remake rather than this gem from 1950. Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by Mike Melody

4.0 out of 5 stars Angels in the Outfield
Fun movie with a heart. Brings back the days of old time baseball.
Published on May 10, 2007 by Gene Koerner

4.0 out of 5 stars Take Me Out to the Movies
If you like the attitude and pace of classic movies and you like baseball, you're likely to enjoy this family friendly film. Read more
Published on April 10, 2007

4.0 out of 5 stars Champion Movie
To someone not in the least bit sports minded and with no idea at all of the rules of baseball, this was a super lighthearted and entertaining film with plenty of the "feel good"... Read more
Published on April 10, 2007 by Pamela C. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels in the Outfield with Paul Douglas is a Home Run
"Angels in the Outfield" staring Paul Douglas is a Home Run. This is a great movie that should be in all baseball fans movie collection ... right next to "Field of Dreams"
Published on April 2, 2007 by Chaz 944

1.0 out of 5 stars angels in the outfield (orginal)
this film was pulled for distrubtion , per amazon
Published on March 8, 2007 by Bruce Gaughan

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Angels
This movie is a lot of fun. It is great to see baseball of that era portrayed. Look for the scene where the Pirate Pitcher returns to the mound without his glove. Read more
Published on February 10, 2007 by G. Hecker

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