Question 1

Why does the movie avoid naming baseball teams by their nicknames?

Accepted Answer

The commissioner of baseball, Happy Chandler, would not sanction the movie due to the cheating element, so 20th Century Fox could not use team names or cameo player walk-ons. All teams are identified only by their city.

Question 2

Which stadium was used for many baseball scenes, and what is its history?

Accepted Answer

The old Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, a former minor league park, was used. It was home to the Pacific Coast League's Los Angeles Angels and Hollywood Stars, and later the expansion Los Angeles Angels in 1961.

Question 3

How does Ray Milland's character keep the baseballs coated with his formula?

Accepted Answer

He coats the balls with a special chemical from a pad hidden inside his glove. The movie never states how long the coating lasts, but umpires replace balls frequently, so coated balls rarely end up with the opposing pitcher.

Question 4

What notable absence in the cast reflects the era's baseball integration status?

Accepted Answer

Despite major league baseball being integrated for two seasons, there are no African American ballplayers in the cast or stock footage. The only African-American appears briefly as a janitor.

Question 5

Which awards did the film receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Academy Awards in 1950 and the Writers Guild of America in 1950.

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