A Look Back at the Hollywood Film, "Pride of the Yankees"

Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright Star in Biopic of Lou Gehrig

Walter Brennan and Eleanor Twitchell Provide Supporting Roles

"Pride of the Yankees" is a 1942 American biographical sports film that tells the story of Lou Gehrig, a baseball player who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the height of his career. The film stars Gary Cooper as Gehrig, Teresa Wright as his wife, Eleanor Twitchell as his mother, and Walter Brennan as his manager, Bill Dickey.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $4 million worldwide. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cooper. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Pride of the Yankees" is a moving and inspiring story about a man who faced adversity with courage and dignity. It is a classic film that is still enjoyed by audiences today.

In addition to the stars mentioned above, "Pride of the Yankees" also features Elsa Janssen as Lou Gehrig's mother, Mom Gehrig, and Ludwig Stossel as Babe Ruth. The film was directed by Sam Wood and produced by Samuel Goldwyn.