Movie

Elmer, the Great

“A pennant Winning Panic About Base ball and Blondes!”

★ 5.1(9)19331h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Release date: 1933-04-29
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

About Elmer, the Great

Elmer, the Great is a 1933 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis and Frank McHugh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elmer, the Great in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Joe E. Brown

Elmer Kane

Patricia Ellis

Nellie Poole

Frank McHugh

Healy High-Hips

Claire Dodd

Evelyn

Preston Foster

Walker

Russell Hopton

Whitey

Sterling Holloway

Nick Kane

Jane Wyman

Game spectator (uncredited)

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Kane

Charles C. Wilson

Mr. Wade (as Charles Wilson)

Charles Delaney

Johnny Abbott

Berton Churchill

Colonel Moffitt

Themes & keywords

gamblingbaseballchicago cubs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Elmer, the Great in United Kingdom?+

Elmer, the Great is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Elmer, the Great on Netflix?+

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How long is Elmer, the Great?+

Elmer, the Great has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Elmer, the Great?+

Elmer, the Great stars Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd and Preston Foster.

When did Elmer, the Great come out?+

Elmer, the Great is a 1933 movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

What genre is Elmer, the Great?+

Elmer, the Great is Comedy film.

Who directed Elmer, the Great?+

Elmer, the Great was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.