1940s sports films

How to Play Baseball

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1942 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Goofy shows us the national pastime. After a brief overview, we have a demonstration of the many possible pitches. On to the World Series, where we go through an eventful inning, culminating in a base...

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The Stratton Story

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1949 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.

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The Art of Skiing

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1941 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Goofy, staying at the Sugar Bowl resort, demonstrates the basics of downhill skiing, which the titles and announcer insist is pronounced "SHEEing". The equipment is, of course, of the era. As you can...

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How to Swim

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1942 IMDB Rating: 7

Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry.

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Knute Rockne All American

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1940 IMDB Rating: 6.7

The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.

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Neptune's Daughter

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1949 IMDB Rating: 6.3

Scatterbrained Betty Barrett mistakes masseur Jack Spratt for Jose O'Rourke, the captain of the South American polo team. Spratt goes along with the charade, but the situation becomes more complicated...

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