Published by scholastic book service, new york 1967 used. This book is clothbound on board in red with a black band with text to spine and cover. Then came the babe ruth story 1948, starring a miscast william bendix in the title role. On july 26, 1948, babe ruth attended the premiere of the film the babe ruth story, a biopic about his life. The babe ruth story by ruth babe and considine bob, first edition. Ruths condition gradually became worse, and in his last days, scores of reporters and photographers hovered around the hospital. The babe ruth story is bumbling, inept, but yet entertaining, and i can watch a good print over and over. William bendix suits up in yankee flannels as the renowned pitcherturnedoutfielder babe ruth in a sports. The babe ruth story by ruth babe and considine bob, first. Approved, 1 h 46 min william bendix, claire trevor, charles bickford, sam levene director. The babe ruth story 1948 official trailer william bendix. Ruth attended the premiere in july, but died on august 16, 1948 before the movie was released theatrically. The1948 stated 1st edition, in its uncommon pictorial dustjacket.
His wife and doctors kept the horrific diagnosis from him, but he knew the end was near. Read the full synopsis of the babe ruth story, 1948, directed by roy del ruth, with william bendix, claire trevor, charles bickford, at turner classic movies. The babe ruth story 1948 biography, drama, sport usa. An outrageously miscast william bendix stars as george herman babe ruth. The babe ruth story wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Photo most likely shot in 1947 during filming, just months before babes rapid decline in health from cancer.
The babe ruth story film by del ruth 1948 britannica. The movies production was rushed due to babe ruths sickness. In more recent years, john goodman starred as the babe, but there was another film released at the very end of ruths life. The story begins in baltimore where the young george herman ruth is a bit of a troublemaker for his saloon owner father. The biopic was rife with inaccuracies and cliches, and some critics consider it the worst sports biopic of all time.
When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. An outrageously miscast william bendix stars as george herman babe ruth, who as depicted herein is a childish, misunderstood oaf who happens to be one of the greatest ballplayers of all time. Aug 09, 2017 classic trailers subscribe to classic trailers. The problem is his script was written to appeal to kids by making the babe larger than he was in real life. The babe ruth story is a 1948 baseball film biography of babe ruth, the famed new york yankees slugger. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 157 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. Babe ruth story, the on dvd 883316278482 from warner bros. Mar 31, 2014 in more recent years, john goodman starred as the babe, but there was another film released at the very end of ruths life. Photo most likely shot in 1947 during filming, just months before babe s rapid decline in health from cancer. Shortly thereafter, ruth returned to the hospital for the final time. The famed slugger is played by bendix, who resembles ruth.
William bendix suits up in yankee flannels as the renowned pitcherturned outfielder and sultan of swat in a movie that mixes fact, fiction and more fiction in a way. I view movies the majority of the time as escape, anyway. This black and white still image depicts babe emerging from a room, to find a crowd of press with flash photography equipment. Fine in the original dust jacket with some wear and tear. With an almost perverse disregard for the facts, the film chronicles babes school. The babe ruth story 1948 official trailer william bendix, claire trevor biography movie hd the famed slugger is played by bendix, who resembles ruth slightly in looks and not at all in. Ruth originally broke into the major leagues with the boston red sox as a starting pitcher, but after he was sold to the new york yankees in 1919, he converted to a fulltime right. In fact, it was released just a few weeks before the hall of famers death in 1948, the babe ruth story. Critics faulted the films heavyhandedness and direction, and it is said by many to be one of the worst films ever made.
The babe ruth story 1948 biography, drama, sport 1h 46min 6. Directed by roy del ruth, the babe ruth story has often been called one of the worst pictures ever made. A film still from the babe ruth story, printed circa 1948. Largely because of his homerun hitting between 1919 and 1935, ruth became, and perhaps remains to this day, america. Other articles where the babe ruth story is discussed. Babe ruth is subject of mlbs first scripted miniseries. It stars william bendix as the ballplayer and claire. The film traces the life and times of ruth, including his famous called shot in.
The babe ruth story chronicles babes brief tenure with the orioles, his glory days with. This item is an original print of the paperback 1948 printing of the babe ruth story by babe ruth and bob considine. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the babe ruth story near you. The plan 9 from outer space of baseball biopics, the babe ruth story is definitely in the so bad its good category. The babe ruth story 1948 roy del ruth related allmovie. The babe ruth story paperback january 1, 1948 by babe ruth author. Sep 08, 2014 the babe ruth story 1948 official trailer william bendix, claire trevor biography movie hd the famed slugger is played by bendix, who resembles ruth slightly in looks and not at all in. Nicknamed the bambino and the sultan of swat, he began his mlb career as a star lefthanded pitcher for the boston red sox, but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the. E estrelado por william bendix batboy do new york yankees nos anos 1920 no papel do jogador e claire trevor como sua esposa. Surgery and radiation treatments did very little to help he was released from the hospital february 15, 1947. The copy has been signed by ruth, bob considine and others for presentation to the publisher on the occasion of babe ruth giving the manuscript of this book to the yale university library. In and out of the hospital in manhattan, he left for florida in february 1948, doing what activities he could. The baseball player william bendix goes from wayward youth to boston red sox pitcher to new york yankees homerun hero. Largely because of his homerun hitting between 1919 and 1935, ruth became, and perhaps remains to this day, americas most celebrated athlete.
Although he has been depicted multiple times, from 1948s the babe ruth story to 1992s the babe with john goodman as the famed yankees slugger, the. This movie is so light hearted it wouldnt pass even if they were played by david spade and chris farley. A first edition copy of the baby ruth story by babe ruth, as told by bob considine. George herman babe ruth february 6, 1895 august 16, 1948 is arguably the greatest player of alltime. The babe ruth story william bendix claire trevor charles bickford 1948 the baseball player william bendix goes from wayward youth to boston red sox pitcher to new york yankees homerun hero. The famed slugger is played by bendix, who resembles ruth slightly in looks and not at all in baseball ability. In return, a thin and sickly ruth received a citation in new haven from the varsity team captain, one george bush.
While the 1948 babe ruth story way oversugarcoated ruths story, this new version portrays this sports hero perhaps the most famous sports. February 6, 1895 august 16, 1948 was an american professional baseball player whose career in major league baseball mlb spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Laid in is a letter of authenticity from the company psdna certifying the babe ruth autograph. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, pictorial endpapers. The babe ruth story 1948 directed by roy del ruth genres drama subgenres biopic feature, sports drama release date jul 26, 1948 usa unknown run time 106 min. The babe ruth story 1948 cast and crew the baseball player william bendix goes from wayward youth to boston red sox pitcher to new york yankees homerun hero. Reluctant nanny 2020 new hallmark valentine movies 2020. The still reads along the bottom allied artists production, inc.
This book is clothbound on board in red with a black band with text to spine. The film traces the life and times of ruth, including his famous called shot in the 1932 world series. The book begins with a story about many of the childhood hardships that ruth had to endure, and transitions to ruth s teenage years when he first began playing baseball. The improvement was only a temporary remission, and by late 1947, ruth was unable to help with the writing of his autobiography, the babe ruth story, which was almost entirely ghostwritten. The book begins with a story about many of the childhood hardships that ruth had to endure, and transitions to ruths teenage years when he first began playing baseball. I view movies the majority of the time as escape, anyway, not for realism. Red light 1949, a standard crime yarn with george raft and. Staring sam levene, william bendix, william frawley and claire trevor. Check out kevin zavians antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1948 babe ruth watch from st. It stars william bendix new york yankee batboy in the 1920s as the ballplayer and claire trevor as his wife. The babe ruth story first edition signed rare baseball. Babe ruth story, original photo wbabe ruth, 1948 ebay. The babe ruth story, by babe ruth, takes the reader through the life and times of babe ruth.
The babe ruth story 1948 babe ruth hits home run, cures another kid watch the babe ruth story now. Charles bickford and claire trevor in the babe ruth story 1948. Its campy and the story is ridiculous at times but this is a movie i hate to love. With william bendix, claire trevor, charles bickford, sam levene. This emotioncharged version offers a closeup look at the legend of babe ruth in all its glory. William bendix does his best to play babe ruth and he looks good. The babe ruth story dvdr 1948 warner archive collection. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 157 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 3 production management 1. Marys industrial school for boys, abandoned his trade as a shirt maker to play baseball.
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