Mickey Rooney is The Fireball in this independently produced sports film. The sport in this case is roller-skating, which was enjoying a resurgence of popularity in 1950 thanks to the various "Roller Derby" telecasts. Rooney plays Johnny Cesar, an orphan kid who rises to fame and fortune on the basis of his skill on skates. As his popularity grows, so does Johnny's arrogance. It takes a bout with polio to bring Johnny back down to earth. Pat O'Brien is cast as the priest who encourages Johnny to hone his skating skills, ...
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Mickey Rooney is The Fireball in this independently produced sports film. The sport in this case is roller-skating, which was enjoying a resurgence of popularity in 1950 thanks to the various "Roller Derby" telecasts. Rooney plays Johnny Cesar, an orphan kid who rises to fame and fortune on the basis of his skill on skates. As his popularity grows, so does Johnny's arrogance. It takes a bout with polio to bring Johnny back down to earth. Pat O'Brien is cast as the priest who encourages Johnny to hone his skating skills, then gives the boy moral support when he's stricken down by illness. Marilyn Monroe has a showy supporting role as one of Johnny's casual dates. Best bit: the lanky solo skater who does his thing while Pat O'Brien looks on in mute amazement. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of The Fireball to cart. $16.28, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2010.
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John Hedloe, Sam Flint, Milburn Stone, Bert Begley, Ralph Dumke, Marilyn Monroe, James Brown, Beverly Tyler, Pat O'Brien,... New. 1950 Run time: 84. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
Add this copy of The Fireball to cart. $21.03, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by WB.
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John Hedloe, Sam Flint, Milburn Stone, Bert Begley, Ralph Dumke, Marilyn Monroe, James Brown, Beverly Tyler, Pat O'Brien,... New. 1950 Run time: 84. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
