Elmer, the Great(1933)
A pennant Winning Panic About Base ball and Blondes!
Elmer, the Great 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.
Elmer, the Great (1933) is a comedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on April 29, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh and Claire Dodd. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Thomas J. Geraghty, George M. Cohan, Ring Lardner
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur L. Todd
- Production:
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Elmer, the Great Cast & Crew
Main 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 Cahill Wilson
as Mr. Wade (as Charles Wilson)
Charles Delaney
as Johnny Abbott
Berton Churchill
as Colonel Moffitt
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Thomas J. Geraghty, George M. Cohan and Ring Lardner.
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Elmer, the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Elmer, the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Elmer, the Great?
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The main cast of Elmer, the Great (1933) includes Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd and Preston Foster. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elmer, the Great released?
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Elmer, the Great was released on April 29, 1933 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Elmer, the Great worth watching?
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Elmer, the Great (1933) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.