In this formulaic story, directed by Lloyd Bacon, Ray Milland plays a scientist who discovers a chemical that repels wood, which enables him to become a baseball pitcher.
The secondary cast includes Jean Peters, Paul Douglas, Ed Begley, and Jesse Royce Landis.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Motion Picture Story: Shirley W. Smith and Valentine Davies
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context
The Oscar went to Douglas Morrow for The Stratton Story
