The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field (1953) is a comedy film directed by Harmon Jones rated 7.7/10.

Coop's an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he's passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes friends with the former team owner's niece (and her boyfriend Pete), and not only gets his dad's job back, but a batboy position for himself. With his dad's help, Christie begins to make a few suggestions here and there. And as a publicity stunt, the team makes him their youngest manager on record. But when Chris gets sick, Coop has to come to the rescue.

Cast

Dan Dailey

Larry 'Pop' Cooper

Anne Bancroft

Marian Foley

Billy Chapin

Christie Cooper

Lloyd Bridges

Pete Haines

Fess Parker

McDougal

Ray Collins

Fred F. Whacker

Richard Egan

Billy Lorant

Steven Benson

Kid at Ballpark

Alex Gerry

J.R. Johnson

Walter Sande

Barnes

John Gallaudet

Hyams

John Beradino

Hank Dreiser