Movie

The Jackie Robinson Story

Released: May 16, 1950 (1950)

Runtime: 77 minutes

Genres: Drama, Family

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Minor Watson as Branch Rickey
Age at release: 60
Harry Shannon as Charlie
Age at release: 59
Billy Wayne as Clyde Sukeforth
Age at release: 53
Richard Lane as Hopper
Age at release: 50
Louise Beavers as Jackie's Mother
Age at release: 48
Ben Lessy as Shorty
Age at release: 48
Joel Fluellen as Mack Robinson
Age at release: 42
Jackie Robinson as Self
Age at release: 31
Ruby Dee as Rae Robinson
Age at release: 27
William 'Bill' Spaulding as Bill Spaulding
Age at release: Unknown

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Franklyn Farnum as Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Age at release: 71
Larry McGrath as Umpire
Age at release: 61
Donald Kerr as Reporter (uncredited)
Age at release: 58
Joe Devlin as Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Age at release: 56
Pat Flaherty as Karpen
Age at release: 53
Tom Coleman as Sports Board Clerk (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
Mildred Boyd as Roommate of Rae (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
Jimmie Dodd as UCLA Scout (uncredited)
Age at release: 40
Joe Gray as Dalby (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
George Dockstader as Bill
Age at release: 36
Bill Baldwin as Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)
Age at release: 36
Roy Glenn as Mr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
Phyllis Kennedy as Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
Kenny Washington as Tigers Manager
Age at release: 31
Bernie Hamilton as Ernie
Age at release: 21
Howard Louis McNeely as Jackie, as a boy
Age at release: 9
Emmett Smith as Catcher
Age at release: Unknown
Marvelle Andre as Pete's Wife (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Sam Balter as Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Laurence Criner as Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown