The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story is a 1949 American biographical film directed by Sam Wood which tells the true story of Monty Stratton, a Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Chicago White Sox from 1934–1938. This is the first of three movies that paired stars Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson, the others being The Glenn Miller Story and Strategic Air Command. Stratton commented that Mr. Stewart "did a great job of playing me, in a picture which I figure was about as true to life as they could make it". The Stratton Story was a financial success and won the Academy Award for best Writing – Motion Picture Story.

Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Stars: James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead
Production: Warner Home Video
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
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Year:
1949
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Monty Stratton:
Look at that road! I used to do ten miles on that road like it was nothin' - just to pitch a game! Now I can hardly reach it, let alone walk on it!

Ethel Stratton:
You told me once, "A man has to know where he's goin'!" Where are you goin', Monte?

Monty Stratton:
[after accidentally shooting himself in the leg] I shot the wrong rabbit!

Monty Stratton:
Honey, do you know there's a tailor in Chicago that gives a suit of clothes away to any ballplayer that hits the scoreboard in center field? As of yesterday the New York Yankees are the best dressed team in baseball.

Monty Stratton:
Nah, I'm through gambling. Well, I found out what it's like to lose, and what it's like to win. Why keep at it?

Monty Stratton:
Boy, I took so many dancing lessons through the season, it's a wonder I've even got strength enough to pitch.

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