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The Fireball (1950)

★ 5.7Approved84 minDirector: Tay Garnett

1950 film

The Fireball is a 1950 American drama film starring Mickey Rooney and Pat O'Brien and directed by Tay Garnett. The film also marks the eighth screen appearance of Marilyn Monroe. The screenplay was written by Horace McCoy based on a story by McCoy and Garnett.

The film was independently produced but distributed by Twentieth Century-Fox.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Fireball about?
The Fireball (1950) — Johnny runs away from Father O'Hara's orphanage and becomes a roller skating star with the help of Mary Reeves. He becomes involved with women, including Polly, who only love him because he is a champion, not, as with Mary, out of love for him. Then he gets polio.
Is The Fireball based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Fireball scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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