The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story (1949) starring James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead. Based on a true story, Stewart plays Monty Stratton, a pro baseball player who loses a leg in a hunting accident. Embittered at first, he later comes around and makes a comeback. Although he would not pitch in the major leagues again, he would go on to pitch several years in the minors. Allyson plays his faithful and supportive wife. This disc has good subtitles, as well as the preferable closed captions. Grade: B