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The Stratton Story

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The Stratton Story
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NR,1hr 46min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1949
Director:
Sam Wood
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Starring:
James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan  ...more
Synopsis: Both Van Johnson and Gregory Peck were considered for the role of baseball star Monty Stratton in the 1949 biopic The Stratton Story before settling upon the real Stratton's own first choice, James Stewart. The film covers several years in the 1930s, as Texas farm boy Stratton rises from the minors to the Chicago White Sox. Along the way, Monty marries an Omaha gal named Ethel (June Allyson), who gives him a son. In November 1938, Monty accidentally shoots himself in the leg while on a hunting excursion. ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
The Stratton Story was a home run at the box office when released, when the name "Monty Stratton" still held considerable recognition factor. Viewers today won't know much about him, but once they start watching, they're bound to get hooked. Stratton is not a great film, but it's one that most people will find hard to resist. Even those who object to the manipulative nature of some of the storytelling, ... Full Review
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James Stewart
Monty Stratton
June Allyson
Ethel Stratton
Frank Morgan
Barney Wile
Agnes Moorehead
Ma Stratton
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