Movie

Life's Greatest Game

★ 10.0(1)19241h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Emory Johnson
Release date: 1924-09-28
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Emory Johnson Productions

About Life's Greatest Game

Life's Greatest Game is a 1924 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Emory Johnson, starring Tom Santschi, Jane Thomas and Dick Brandon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life's Greatest Game in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jack Donovan, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, refuses to throw a game for gambler Mike Moran. Moran retaliates by breaking up Donovan's family. Believing that his wife and son died in the sinking of an ocean liner, Donovan stays in baseball and, 20 years later, becomes manager of the New York Giants. What he doesn't know is that his family isn't dead and his son, Jack Jr., is now grown and looking for revenge against his father for what he believes was his abandonment of them.

Cast

Tom Santschi

Jack Donovan

Jane Thomas

Mary Donovan

Dick Brandon

Jack Donovan Jr. (age 3)

Johnnie Walker

Jackie Donovan Jr. (age 20)

David Kirby

Mike Moran

Gertrude Olmstead

Nora Malone

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life's Greatest Game in Japan?+

Life's Greatest Game is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life's Greatest Game on Netflix?+

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How long is Life's Greatest Game?+

Life's Greatest Game has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Life's Greatest Game?+

Life's Greatest Game stars Tom Santschi, Jane Thomas, Dick Brandon, Johnnie Walker and David Kirby.

When did Life's Greatest Game come out?+

Life's Greatest Game is a 1924 movie directed by Emory Johnson.

What genre is Life's Greatest Game?+

Life's Greatest Game is Drama film.

Who directed Life's Greatest Game?+

Life's Greatest Game was directed by Emory Johnson.