Review of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) by Linda W — 24 May 2012

First black man allowed to play professional baseball.

This review of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) was written by Linda W on 24 May 2012.

The Jackie Robinson Story has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Richard W (618) on 17 Apr 2012

Jackie Robinson played himself in this 1950 movie. Not. Only a great ball player Robinson played football & basketball in college…

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I have to appreciate this film because it made an effort to tell this incredible story with the only actor who could do it justice and that…

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By John Y (1,135) on 02 Jul 2011

The person who thought Jackie Robinson would make a good actor should be taken out back and shot…

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Having the barrier-breaker portray himself is an excellent touch…

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