# The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

> A tender classic Hollywood biography celebrates Lou Gehrig’s humility, devotion, and enduring grace in the face of a devastating illness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11584

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Sam Wood
- Cast: Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Babe Ruth, Walter Brennan, Dan Duryea, Elsa Janssen, Ludwig Stössel, Virginia Gilmore
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035211/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, tender, nostalgic, classic movie night, baseball season

## Synopsis

A poignant tribute to a sports legend whose legacy transcends the game.

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