Elmer, the Great
"A pennant Winning Panic About Base ball and Blondes!"
Originally released in 1933. Elmer, the Great is a comedy film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, and Frank McHugh
Synopsis
Baseball star Elmer Kane leaves the little town of Gentryville, Indiana, to join the Chicago Cubs, where his naivete and arrogance soon put his relationship and career into jeopardy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joe E. Brown
as Elmer Kane
Patricia Ellis
as Nellie Poole
Frank McHugh
as Healy High-Hips
Claire Dodd
as Evelyn
Preston Foster
as Walker
Russell Hopton
as Whitey
Sterling Holloway
as Nick Kane
Jane Wyman
as Game spectator (uncredited)
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Kane
Charles C. Wilson
as Mr. Wade (as Charles Wilson)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer, the Great about?
Baseball star Elmer Kane leaves the little town of Gentryville, Indiana, to join the Chicago Cubs, where his naivete and arrogance soon put his relationship and career into jeopardy.
Who directed Elmer, the Great?
Elmer, the Great was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Elmer, the Great?
Elmer, the Great has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Elmer, the Great released?
Elmer, the Great was released on April 29, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elmer, the Great?
The main cast of Elmer, the Great includes Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd, Preston Foster.