The Pride of the Yankees
~Intimate and thrilling drama of a hero of the headlines... the girl who had his love and shared his life, but dared not question his one secret!
Overview
The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.
Genres
- Drama
- Family
General Information
Release Date: 1942-07-14
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 128 min
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