A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)
Drama
TV Movie
Legendary ballplayer and humanitarian Lou Gehrig and his relationship with his stalwart wife, Eleanor, are portrayed in this film that focuses on the Hall of Famer's life off the baseball field. Featuring unflinching looks at the Gehrigs' relationship, as well as Lou's feud with Babe Ruth. This film is for anyone interested in baseball. [imdb]
Cast
Eleanor Gehrig
Lou Gehrig
Kitty McHie
Jennifer
Sophie Tucker
Tony Lazzeri
Lefty Gomez
Bill Dickey
Kenderly
Papa Gehrig
John Kieran
Joe Durso
Joe McCarthy
Ed Barrow
Bud
Harry Grabiner
Mr. Twitchell
Nurse #1
Fanny Barrow
Draftsman
Purser
Driver
Nurse #2
Babe Ruth
Eleanor's Mother
Mrs. Gehrig
Claire Ruth
Dr. Canlan
Dr. Charles Mayo
Dorothy
Crew
Director
Book
Book
Teleplay
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
Set Decoration