Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield (1951) starring Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn, Donna Corcoran. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sinking towards last place in the league, but fortunately for them a little orphan girl (Corcoran) has been praying for them. Their manager, Guffy McGovern (Douglas), is visited by an angel who tells him that if he cleans up his language and stops slugging people, the Heavenly Choir will help out his team. Meanwhile, a lady journalist (Leigh) has been assigned to cover the team. This is a feel-good movie in which everything works out for the best. It's a lot of fun to watch, and it's also good family entertainment. (Subtitles in English are available on the disc, as well as closed captions for the hearing-impaired.) Grade: A-