
It Happens Every Spring
1949 · Movie · 87 min · ★ 6.5
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
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Details
- Years
- 1949
- Release date
- 1949-06-10
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 87 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (24 votes)
Themes
- baseball
- scientist
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1950 · nominated
Cast & crew

Ray Milland
as Vernon Simpson

Jean Peters
as Deborah Greenleaf

Paul Douglas
as Monk Lanigan

Ed Begley
as Edgar Stone

Ted de Corsia
as Jimmy Dolan

Ray Collins
as Alfred Greenleaf

Jessie Royce Landis
as Mrs. Greenleaf

Alan Hale Jr.
as Schmidt

Kathleen Hughes
as Sarah (uncredited)

Mae Marsh
as Greenleaf's Maid (uncredited)
Directed by Lloyd Bacon