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Off His Base

Sep 18, 1932

0h 19m

★ 0.0

Overview

It begins with the Mustangs in trouble in their championship series... all the players are banged up and they're being clobbered. But a sports reporter insists that his nephew, Minor, can really play ball and will help the team win.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Educational Films Corporation of America

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Cast

Picture in Opening Credits

James Gleason

Mrs. Smith nee Minor

Lucile Gleason

Jerry Minor Smith

Russell Gleason

Jerry Minor

Eugene Pallette

Peggy

Baby Peggy

Gallagher - Reporter

Eddie Dunn

Pop Anson - Manager

Irish Meusel

Jim Thorpe

Mike Donlin

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5.2

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Feb 7, 2009

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5.9

Angels in the Outfield

Jul 15, 1994

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.

6.2

Rookie of the Year

Jul 7, 1993

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6.3

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Feb 1, 2000

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6.9

Woman of the Year

Feb 5, 1942

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5.5

Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch

Jun 18, 2002

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6.6

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May 22, 1985

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5.7

Major League II

Mar 30, 1994

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6.9

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Feb 16, 1989

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5.9

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Apr 7, 2006

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6.2

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Apr 6, 2005

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7.5

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4.8

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5.6

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5.8

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7.2

A League of Their Own

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