The Winning Team

I caught a small portion of this film on TV and enjoyed it so much that I had to see the entire movie, so I bought it. I'm very glad that I did. It's very cool to see Reagan teamed up with an A-list actress such as a young Doris Day. Being around other great actors seems to bring out the best performances by Mr. Reagan. The story is about Grover Cleveland Alexander, a Major League pitcher who was very successful in the early days of baseball. Alexander has epilepsy which causes his pitching to suffer, which leads to other downfalls. The movie makers didn't want to use the word epilepsy in the film, so it's never mentioned. Reagan thought they should say it, to inform the audience what epilepsy is about, and to put a human face on it. One must remember this was the early 1950's, and movie companies were probably afraid people would be turned off by a film that deals with a main character with epilepsy. Maybe not too different than film companies today that are overly politically correct so as to not offend anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Nonetheless, the storyline is very well written, and the acting is really top notch! This is certainly one of my favorite baseball movies, along with Pride of the Yankees, The Natural, Field of Dreams and a few others. I strongly suggest this movie to any baseball fan, or fan of Doris Day or Ronald Reagan.

Ronald Reagan plays a subdued Grover Cleveland Alexander, famed baseball pitcher for 20 years and Doris Day plays his wife, Amy. Their courtship and marriage is tested by Grover's passion for baseball and then his physical maladies and battle with epilepsy. Through it all, they survive and grow closer. What I liked best about this movie was the relationship between Grover and Amy which is not perfect but they work though it. She becomes his strength and inspiration as he battles epilepsy. It was hard to watch him being mislabeled a 'drunk' while hiding his true illness. This was a wonderful melodrama in the old Hollywood mold.

It wa a good movie. I didn't know Ronald Regan could pitch that well!!!!!!!!!!

Although I didn't notice (before I purchased) that this film was in black and white, it was the first thing I noticed, but quickly dismissed. The storyline was quite enjoyable and very relaxing. Both Doris Day and Ronald Reagan are very young here! I am a fan of both and enjoyed watching this story unfold (even though it was pretty predictable). Doris, of course, is her sweet self and Ronald's own personality (as seen the book "I love you, Ronnie") shines through in the man he portrays so well. This is a very classic film biography. If you don't like baseball, autobiographies, etc. it's not for you. It is NOT a big romance (chick movie) - although the love between the two is evident. I would definitely recommend it for classic film buffs as well as Day and Reagan fans.

This is one of those lesser known Doris Day movies, with the added feature of her sharing the screen with a future U. S. President. Few are aware of the interesting story of Grover Cleveland Alexander, the Hall of Fame pitcher, who overcame a sports induced vision impairment (leading to epilepsy), a battle with alcohol and other challenges to pitch "back to back" victories in the 1926 World Series then coming in late in the seventh and final game to seal the victory and propel the Cardinals to the championship. Sportswriter Grantland Rice called Cleveland, "the finest (pitcher) I have ever seen".Filmed principally on the Warner Bros, back lot, a local Burbank ball field, and the Warner's location ranch, now Calabasas, California, it offers a somewhat nostalgic look at filming of the 1950's era.A good bet for a rainy night's viewing.

I'd seen this pic several times over the years, prior to getting this CD. I've always enjoyed baseball bios, even though we know all of them have been embellished. And, being a Reagan fan from way back (especially in 'Kings Row') I had to get this one. Sure, the acting is standard fare but..well..it's baseball! Seeing William Bendix, Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, etc. play all the old ballplayers from before my time gave me a sense of the timelessness of baseball. I think Ronnie did a good job, he sold me on wanting to know more about Grover Alexander and, hundreds of other players as well. We need more bios, all sports!

I loved this movie! It’s so inspiring and it involves baseball! You’ll love it!

This is such a good movie and both Ronald Reagan and Doris Day play such great roles. It's a more serious role for Doris Day, but she shows she can play both comedy and drama roles. I love Ronald Reagan in this movie, he is so honest and believable in the part. I've watched it several times and will watch it again and again.

Provides a good example of the film star life of Ronald Reagan and for an understanding of the principles behind the game of baseball. Doris Day is excellent as usual.

delivery good dvd good

not much happening in the story

i like it!