Angels in the Outfield (1951 film)

Angels in the Outfield is a 1951 American comedy film produced and directed by Clarence Brown and starring Paul Douglas and Janet Leigh. Based on a story by Richard Conlin, the film is about a young woman reporter who blames the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak on their abusive manager, who begins hearing the voice of an angel promising to help the team if he changes his ways. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on September 7, 1951. It was U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's favorite movie.

This article is about the original film. For the 1994 remake, see Angels in the Outfield (1994 film).
Angels in the Outfield
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClarence Brown
Screenplay by
Story byRichard Conlin
Produced byClarence Brown
Starring
CinematographyPaul C. Vogel
Edited byRobert J. Kern
Music byDaniele Amfitheatrof
Production
companies
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Loew's Incorporated
Distributed byLoew's, Inc.
Release date
  • September 7, 1951 (1951-09-07) (US)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,081,000
Box office$1,665,000
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