A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)
Legendary ballplayer and humanitarian Lou Gehrig and his relationship with his stalwart wife, Eleanor, are portrayed in this film that focuses on the Hall of Famer's life off the baseball field. Featuring unflinching looks at the Gehrigs' relationship, as well as Lou's feud with Babe Ruth. This film is for anyone interested in baseball. [imdb]
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Stars:
- Fielder Cook
Writing:
- Joseph Durso
- Eleanor Gehrig
- Blanche Hanalis
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Release Date: 1978-01-15
9/10
9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 96
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Eleanor Gehrig
Dr. Charles Mayo
Joe McCarthy
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Eleanor's Mother
Mrs. Gehrig
Claire Ruth
Dr. Canlan
Dorothy
Sophie Tucker
Tony Lazzeri
Lefty Gomez
Bill Dickey
Kenderly
Papa Gehrig
John Kieran
Ed Barrow
Harry Grabiner
Mr. Twitchell
Nurse #1
Draftsman
Purser
Driver