It Happens Every Spring, (1949), Film In English, Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Classic Comedy Movie HD
It Happens Every Spring (1949) is a classic American comedy film directed by Harold Schuster, starring Ray Milland and Jean Peters. This charming film blends romance, sports, and comedy with a bit of fantasy.
Plot:
The story centers around a shy and awkward college chemistry professor, Professor Vernon Simpson (Ray Milland), who, while experimenting with chemicals, discovers a formula that makes objects—like baseballs—repel wood. Using this formula, he starts a baseball career as a star pitcher, despite having no previous experience in the sport. The formula gives him a unique advantage, and his pitching becomes incredibly successful. However, as his fame grows, his personal life becomes more complicated, especially when he falls in love with a lovely woman, played by Jean Peters, who becomes entangled in his secret.
Cast:
Ray Milland as Professor Vernon Simpson
Jean Peters as Maggie, the love interest
Brian Donlevy as the manager
Paul Harvey as the team's owner
Themes:
The film blends elements of slapstick humor with a whimsical storyline, using the chemistry experiment to set up a fantastical take on baseball. It explores themes of identity, deception, and the complexity of balancing personal life with newfound fame.
Reception:
While "It Happens Every Spring" wasn’t a major box office hit, it remains a delightful and fun film, particularly appealing to fans of sports comedies. Ray Milland’s portrayal of a nerdy yet endearing character adds warmth and humor to the film.
Trivia:
The movie is notable for its lighthearted tone, with a blend of slapstick humor and romantic moments.
"It Happens Every Spring" was a success enough to inspire the idea of a sequel, though it was never made.
Ray Milland was a well-known actor during the 1940s and 1950s, famous for roles in films like "The Lost Weekend" (1945), which won him an Academy Award.
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