The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

Babe Ruth plays himself in this and he's actually pretty good, which makes me realize we were deprived of a Babe Ruth Space Jam made in the 1940s

Patrick Willems

“Pride of the Yankees” is a film less enamored with baseball than it is in adoration of its own American myth making.   Released just 17 months after the death of Lou Gehrig, from a disease that would come to be named after him, “Pride” is emblematic less of its subject’s…

theriverjordan

Groucho may have had a point with his observation that one can't make a director out of Wood. The Pride of the Yankees commonly shows up on lists of the most inspirational films, the most important baseball films, etc. It ought to be remembered instead as one of the most…

Herb Gallow

This biopic of Lou Gehrig is the story of a simple man who was good at baseball, loved his gal, was good to his ma, and was adored by all. A small amount of tension is introduced early on when he chooses a career in baseball over his mother's objections, but she quickly…

Will Sloan

"All the arguing in the world can't change the decision of the umpire." I watched and played baseball as a kid, but I never got deep into it. However, everyone has heard of Lou Gehrig and his unfortunate ending. It's a solid biopic of his life from childhood to his final…

The Moving Pictures Review

I don’t really care and don’t know jack about Baseball. (Even though there are quite a few great Baseball movies I like.) I also never heard of Lou Gehrig. But his story told here moved me. Also, I love Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright (who was nominated for this film but won the…

Gregor Kreyca

What a great role for Gary Cooper! Even if it is sort of funny to see a 41-year-old Cooper play a college-aged boy, he still manages to capture some signature boyish charm, and I think this is the best dramatic performance I've seen from him (which isn't exactly a high bar,…

sarah

Lou Gehrig died on June 2, 1941. The Pride of the Yankees premiered on July 14, 1942. In our cynical age, this quick turnaround seems like a cash grab capitalizing on the tragedy of a beloved sports hero. However, in 1942 America needed heroes, and no one can say that…

Joe Wilson

A story about a legendary player. The movie Gary Cooper was born to play. It's a beautifully sad story but still such a great story. If you love baseball you will love this film. Babe Ruth plays himself and it is a wonderful to see. It is a heart warming film and a…

GaryRitz