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The Stratton Story|James Stewart

The Stratton Story

James Stewart and June Allyson
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Overview

Director Sam Wood's final film presents the real-life story of courageous sports hero Monty Stratton. Jimmy Stewart presents a career-defining performance as the young Chicago White Sox pitcher who loses a leg in a tragic hunting accident. Depressed, Stratton at first refuses to walk with his new artificial limb, but under the encouragement of his wife, Ethel (June Allyson), he relearns to walk just as his young son takes his own first steps. With courage and determination, Stratton builds his strength and returns to the sport at which he excelled, becoming a minor league star. This uplifting story avoids becoming maudlin by virtue of Wood's excellent directing, a truly beautiful performance from Jimmy Stewart, an Academy Award-winning script from Douglas Morrow and Guy Trosper, and the very real chemistry between Stewart and actress Allyson.

Awards:
1949 - Academy Awards - Best Motion Picture Story - Winner

Main Cast & Crew:
Sam Wood - Director
James Stewart
June Allyson
Agnes Moorehead
Bill Williams

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Full Frame, Manufactured on Demand)
  • Run Time: 102
  • Color Format: B&W
  • UPC: 888574771447
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: NR
  • Release Date: November 2018

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
This moving film tells the true story of Major League Baseball pitcher Monty Stratton, who had one leg amputated after a tragic hunting accident. With strength, courage and determination, Stratton continued his career in the minor leagues.

Notes:
Monty Stratton served as an adviser on the film, offering Jimmy Stewart pitching tips. Fans offered Jimmy Stewart baseballs to sign intead of photos. Van Johnson was the actor originally chosen to play the lead role. Writer Douglas Morrow spent three weeks with the Stratton family in order to provide the realism on which the story is based. Appearing as themselves are professional baseball players Bill Dickey, Gene Bearden, Mervyn Shea, and former Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes.

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