Review of The Pride of the Yankees (1942) by Tom B — 29 Feb 2008

I love Lou Gehrig and the Yankees. This is a great film from the '40s. Old school indeed.

This review of The Pride of the Yankees (1942) was written by Tom B on 29 Feb 2008.

The Pride of the Yankees has generally received very positive reviews.

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