The Jackie Robinson story [DVD]
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The Jackie Robinson story [DVD]

By Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972.
Dee, Ruby.

Genre Biographical films.

Published by Entertainment Programs Inc., [United States]

UPC 016226110225

Bib Id 1703839

Copyright 2013

Edition [Collector's ed.]

Description 1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

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Leader
03157cgm a2200625Ia 4500
ISBN
$7.00
UPC
016226110225
Publisher Number
1102
Call #
DVD
Title
The Jackie Robinson story [DVD]
Edition
[Collector's ed.]
Copyright Date
2013
Description
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Note
Title from title screen.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1950,
Contents
The Jackie Robinson story -- A tribute to Jackie Robinson / executive producer, Joseph A. Pershes ; narrated by Batt Johnson ; Entertainment Programs Inc., c1997 -- Photo gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Writers, Lawrence Taylor, Arthur Mann ; music score, Herschel Burke Gilbert ; associate producer, Joseph H. Nadel ; director of photography, Ernest Laszlo ; film editor, Arthur H. Nadel ; producer, Mort Briskin ; director, Alfred E. Green.
Cast
Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane.
Summary
Portrays the life of the great baseball player, Jackie Robinson, from his childhood in Pasadena, California through being the first four-letter man at UCLA, to his historic signing with the Dodgers, first at their farm club in Montreal, and then on with them to the big leagues at Ebbets Field in 1947. This special Collector's Edition profiles the life of Robinson with rare historic footage and contains celebrity testimonials, as well as quotes from other great athletes that Jackie Robinson inspired both during and after his career. A photo gallery is also included.
Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, 4x3 full frame (1.33) Dolby digital.
Genre/Form
Biographical films.
Sports films.
Feature films

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