Movie Description
Life's Greatest Game
(1924)Overview
Jack Donovan, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, refuses to throw a game for gambler Mike Moran. Moran retaliates by breaking up Donovan's family. Believing that his wife and son died in the sinking of an ocean liner, Donovan stays in baseball and, 20 years later, becomes manager of the New York Giants. What he doesn't know is that his family isn't dead and his son, Jack Jr., is now grown and looking for revenge against his father for what he believes was his abandonment of them.
Featured Crew
- Director : Emory Johnson
- Producer : Emory Johnson
- Writer : Emilie Johnson
- Cast : Tom Santschi,Jane Thomas,Dick Brandon,Johnnie Walker,David Kirby,Gertrude Olmstead
Cast
Jack Donovan
Mary Donovan
Jack Donovan Jr. (age 3)
Jackie Donovan Jr. (age 20)
Mike Moran
Nora Malone
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Facts
Original TitleLife's Greatest Game
Status Released
Release Information
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1924-09-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesEmory Johnson Productions
Genres
- Drama
