Kill the Umpire
"Columbia's Bases Full of LAUGHS!!!"
Originally released in 1950. Kill the Umpire is a comedy film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Bendix, Una Merkel, and Ray Collins
Synopsis
Ex-baseball player Bill Johnson, failing at many jobs when his ball-playing days are over, reluctantly takes the advice of his father-in-law, Jonah Evans, a retired umpire, and enters an umpire-training school. Assigned to the Texas League, he does fine until the championship play-offs when a riot develops over one of his calls. The involved player is knocked unconscious in the proceedings and cannot verify that Bill made the correct call. Despite lynch mob plans to at least tar-and-feather him, Bill's family - his daughters Lucy (Gloria Henry and Susan and his wife Betty - help Bill reach the ballpark safely the next day through a series of hair-raising encounters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Bendix
as Bill 'Two Call' Johnson
Una Merkel
as Betty Johnson
Ray Collins
as Jonah Evans
Gloria Henry
as Lucy Johnson
Jeff Richards
as Bob Landon
Connie Marshall
as Suzie Johnson
William Frawley
as Jimmy O'Brien
Tom D'Andrea
as Roscoe Snooker
Chester Clute
as Man Using Telephone (uncredited)
Billy Gray
as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kill the Umpire about?
Ex-baseball player Bill Johnson, failing at many jobs when his ball-playing days are over, reluctantly takes the advice of his father-in-law, Jonah Evans, a retired umpire, and enters an umpire-tra...
Who directed Kill the Umpire?
Kill the Umpire was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Kill the Umpire?
Kill the Umpire has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Kill the Umpire released?
Kill the Umpire was released on April 27, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kill the Umpire?
The main cast of Kill the Umpire includes William Bendix, Una Merkel, Ray Collins, Gloria Henry, Jeff Richards.