WHEN IT WAS A GAME (1991)

When It Was a Game
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When It Was a Game
Documentary, History
July 8, 1991
English
0h 57m
United States
Black Canyon Productions

As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.

Cast & Characters

Peter Kessler

Narrator (voice)

Donald Hall

Self (voice)

Enos Slaughter

Self (voice)

Elden Auker

Self (voice)

Billy Herman

Self (voice)

Tommy Henrich

Self (voice)

Burgess Whitehead

Self (voice)

Billy Werber

Self (voice)

Robert W. Creamer

Self (voice)

Duke Snyder

Self (voice)

Donald Honig

Self (voice)

Max Patkin

Self (voice)

Whitey Kurowski

Self (voice)

Ray Robinson

Self (voice)

Red Barber

Self (voice)

Clay Bryant

Self (voice)

Don Newcombe

Self (voice)

Lawrence Ritter

Self (voice)

Crew

Ferdinand Jay Smith

Original Music Composer

George Roy

Producer

Steven Stern

Producer

David Harmon

Producer

Ross Greenburg

Executive Producer

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