Take Me Out to the Ball Game(1949)
A Homerun Of Laughter, Romance And Fun
Take Me Out to the Ball Game Synopsis
The Wolves baseball team gets steamed when they find they've been inherited by one K.C. Higgins, a suspected "fathead" who intends to take an active interest in running the team. But K.C. turns outs to be a beautiful woman who really knows her baseball. Second baseman Dennis Ryan promptly falls in love. But his playboy roommate Eddie O'Brien has his own notions about how to treat the new lady owner and some unsavory gamblers have their own ideas about how to handle Eddie.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) is a comedy and romance film directed by Busby Berkeley, released on March 9, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly and Betty Garrett. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Busby Berkeley
- Writers:
- Harry Tugend, George Wells, Betty Comden
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Roger Edens
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,725,970
- Status:
- Released
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) Trailer
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Sinatra
as Dennis Ryan
Esther Williams
as K.C. Higgins
Gene Kelly
as Eddie O'Brien
Betty Garrett
as Shirley Delwyn
Edward Arnold
as Joe Lorgan
Jules Munshin
as Nat Goldberg
Richard Lane
as Michael Gihuly
Tom Dugan
as Slappy Burke
- Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
as Child (uncredited)
- Edna Harris
Edna Harris
as Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Sally Forrest
- Roberta Johnson
Roberta Johnson
as Girl in Bathing Suit (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Busby Berkeley, written by Harry Tugend, George Wells and Betty Comden, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 52 ratings.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take Me Out to the Ball Game online?
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Take Me Out to the Ball Game?
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The main cast of Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) includes Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly, Betty Garrett and Edward Arnold. The film was directed by Busby Berkeley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take Me Out to the Ball Game released?
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game was released on March 9, 1949 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Take Me Out to the Ball Game worth watching?
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Take Me Out to the Ball Game?
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Yes. The official Take Me Out to the Ball Game trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.