A League of Their Own (1992) Was An *INSPIRING* Tale! - First Time Watching - Movie Reaction/Review

Come on in to the Cam&Zay stadium and watch this reaction to a thrilling, dramatic, and hilarious filled story as Cameron and Isaiah sit down together and watch A League of Their Own on Amazon Prime Video for the very first time! Tom Hanks and Geena Davis had such interesting chemistry and acted so well in this! if you agree and enjoyed this reaction, show some support and leave a like, share, and subscribe! Comment down below your favorite scene from the movie "A League of Their Own"!
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[@mikeshoe74]

The characters in the film are fictional, but the older women playing baseball during the end credits were the real players from the league.

[@toodlescae]

Came here to say the same.

[@vly9257]

Some of the characters are based on real people, Harvey -- Hershey, Dugan was based on 2 of the real managers, but the Sisters were fictional. Thanks for sharing your reaction 😊

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

@@vly9257 Harvey was based on William Wrigley, as in Wrigley Gum, of Chicago Illinois. The guy Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is named for.

[@selenemarie1078]

cool info. I have watched this more times than I can count and I guess I never realized that.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Glad you guys enjoyed this. Great movie great reactions. The guy who you said I know I've seen him before was Hollywood producer and actor Gary Marshall. Stated many sitcoms including the odd couple. The producer and director of this movie was his sister Penny Marshall aka Laverne from Laverne and Shirley a number one sitcom from the 70s.

[@rebeccalong3360]

As a teen I was fortunate enough to have known an elderly woman who was in the AAGPBL. She was sharp and had so many pictures and stories, it was a joy! She played for the Milwaukee Chicks.

[@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

That's awesome..they helped keep baseball alive.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

My friend's mother was a Racine Belle. She loved this movie. Even though they "Hollywooded it up" a bit it really captured the feel of the league.

[@llorona7847]

17:47 How did y’all miss the driver throwing dirt in this poor woman’s face? 😂

[@academyofshem]

They run their mouths too much talking about when they were playing baseball and stuff, missing the movie.

[@im-gi2pg]

I’ve always missed it!😂

[@mikelundquist4596]

Seems like they're not reacting to the whole movie, just the highlights.

[@NoCreamedCorn]

Yep. They were too busy yapping

[@HuntingViolets]

@@mikelundquist4596 No, they react to the whole movie but edit it down for KZbin. Most people only put full reactions on Patreon.

[@deenormus1975]

I love that neither one of u had any idea that was Madonna. That’s how she knows how to dance like that.

[@MicahMann]

Laughing at the same thing. HA. 0% clue.

[@Avalee325]

And she was singing the theme song at the end too and it still didn’t ring that bell 😭

[@chris5947]

Was just thinking the same thing! haha

[@Reclining_Spuds]

Madona's music is now considered "oldies" 😂

[@deenormus1975]

@@Reclining_Spuds …which is horrifying & makes me feel older than F🤭

[@henninggirl261]

To be completely fair, it’s not Dottie’s job to manage Kit’s jealousy, and Kit does not show any concern for Dottie unless there’s something she wants from her (i.e. getting Kit to Chicago, warning her to leave the dance hall, etc,) No “have you heard from Bob recently?” I say this as a youngest, less physically talented sister. It just is that way, sometimes. 🤷‍♀️

[@SeeliaVachon]

Kit had mental issues. She blamed everything on her sister. 🙄 I didn't like her.

[@lavinder11]

Exactly. People need to learn to not be jealous, just get better.

[@dalevintage]

100% for my part Kit, though slightly sympathetic, is one of the villains of the story. The sympathy is given by Dottie, who though she can't help give into the sibling ribbing, which Kit takes too serouslu die tonher insane jelousy,, loves her sister more than Kit can see, again due to her jealousy. Lol, been watching this movie since thw 80s, and I still can't get with Kit. She's such a whiney, weak, brat throughout. If she had simply relaxed, she would have been a much better player and sister. She's one of my least favorite film characters of all time. I get yin&yan but she was WAY too much for this cinephile. 😆

[@prbrown29]

I'm with you. Maybe I can't relate because I don't have siblings but Kit always got on my nerves!

[@bryce253]

Kit is a whiner. I have no sympathy for her. If she's being over-shadowed, be better. That should've been motivation, not an excuse. Not a fan.

[@cruzuvalle9845]

“And how about Marla Hooch………. 🧍🏽‍♀️………what a hitter!!!!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Megan Cavanaugh did all her own hitting as Marla. All of the actors needed to be able to play ball but they had stunt people for some of the hitting when it needed to be specific.

[@otherstar1]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Megan is also a fantastic comedic actor. She was Brunhilde in the Mel Brooks film Robin Hood: Men in Tights!

[@gsquat]

The scene where he hits the kid in the face with the mitt was my absolute favorite when I was a kid. Still makes me laugh.

[@adrianhempfing2042]

Still makes me laugh too. Would had felt so good lol. Not advocating child abuse

[@peperino25]

(Horror Comedy Recommendations) 🔥 *The 'Burbs* (1989) _Tom Hanks & Carrie Fisher_ 🔥 *Beetlejuice* (1988) _Geena Davis & Alec Baldwin_ 🔥 *The Frighteners* (1996) _Michael J. Fox_ Directed by *Peter Jackson* BONUS TRACK (HORROR) ★ *The Faculty* (1998) Elijah Wood , Usher , Jordana Brewster , Robert Patrick , Salma Hayek , Josh Hartnett & Famke Janssen Directed by *Robert Rodríguez*

[@NeilLewis77]

4 really good fun films there mate. good choices.

[@sebastianandres8781]

i agreed! +2 Great choices!

[@jamedraa8472]

The Burbs is so funny!

[@sean---the-other-one]

Army Of Darkness

[@Avalee325]

YES! The burbs! 🎉

[@scgreek1114]

"Can she not read?" Yes, as you can infer from the super-subtle dialogue; "Can you read, honey?" "No." 😂

[@mdr216]

lol to be fair i think they missed some lines bc they were chatting about scenes

[@scgreek1114]

@@mdr216 I totally get that. I was just in the mood to be a dick today. 😁

[@mikelundquist4596]

It seems like they are just reacting to highlights, not the whole movie.

[@queenjayneapproximately]

You guys left out my two favorite lines from this movie, although I'll admit they aren't inspirational quotes: "That's some good peein' " and "Avoid the clap, Jimmy Dugan"

[@hypnotistraywilliams]

Jon Lovitz steals every scene he's in.

[@gmaqwert]

Tom Hanks’ character is based on real life Hall of Famer, Jimmie Foxx.

[@MattTownsend-c3z]

Yep! And "Mr. Harvey" the chocolate guy. . . Harvey > > > Hershey

[@SUZABELLA34]

I live in Racine and we have cool stuff from this era in our museum. It's really awesome. Go Belles!!

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

28:50 I bet you both have older siblings. Dottie is doing EVERYTHING for Kit. She wouldnt even go to the league, Kit wanting to go is the only reason she did. I totaly get why Kit feels so left behind, I really do... But its not Dotties fault. Shes doing everything she can to level out the playing field. Not backing Kit up i this situation was a purely "Whats best for the game" situation. It was not personal in anyway, 1% personal in this situation and Dottie wouldve pushed for Kit to stay in the game. Im the oldest of my siblings. I tried for *_decades_* to encouage my brother, to cheer him on in his sucesses. He still hated me cuz I was better. Didnt matter that whatever we did I had done it 2 years longer than he had. The fact that i was "better" at it made him quit and hate me. Some things he was WAY better at if comparing him at 6 months and me at 6 months. But since I had years head start I was still better right there and then compared to him. Younger siblings think its so easy to be the other one... Its not, its like being a father (or in this case mother) to them, you WANT to be their frined, you WANT them to succeed, but all you get back is jealousy and hate. Its the hardest thing Ive ever had to deal with, including my parents dying. My brother hating me fo "being better" when all I wanted was for him to succeed is the worst thing Ive ever had to deal with... still to this day. EDIT: BTW, Dottie 100% let that last ball go on purpose.

[@shainewhite2781]

"There's no crying in baseball!" Love that line and love this movie!

[@jeffdicello9242]

Too bad they stepped on it.

[@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

​@@jeffdicello9242they need someone who's seen the movie to cue them to when they can blab and when they need to pay attention.

[@BostonMarcus]

I've seen this movie so many times, and I still can't get through the final scenes without tearing up.

[@betsyduane3461]

Didn't recognize Madonna, the 6th top selling musical artist of all time.

[@karlsmith2570]

Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell actually became BFF's during the filming of this movie. Largely because both Madonna and Rosie came from similar backgrounds

[@faithnyou1732]

You all didn't even notice that Madonna was in this movie. She was 'Mae", the one smoking on the ballfield and dancing in that club, and her friend was "Doris", played by Rosie O'Donnell. In real life, I'm not sure about now, but back then, Madonna and Rosie were best friends. The first inaugural season of the AAGPBL began in 1943. There was no such thing as "sexual harassment" laws during that time. As a matter of fact, It wasn't until 1980 that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) actually issued regulations defining sexual harassment in the workplace and stating it was a form of sex discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. I was 23 years old in 1980 and began working in 1975. My personal experience in my first 5 years of working before there were laws to protect against sexual harassment were rampant with that kind of behavior. Women have made great strides over the years, and I really appreciate the empathy you showed for the treatment of those women. Your Mamas raised you right! Thanks for a great reaction, guys! ✌💙✌

[@cog4life]

12:00 not me!! That’s Rosie and Madonna. 😊

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

Love this movie. However guys, geena davis is an icon, legendary status. Academy award winner. Most famous & iconic role is in Thelma & Louise. College courses are/were designed around this movie/dynamic between the two characters. Geena got an academy award nomination for it. And Brad Pitt’s first role. It’s a must see.

[@Avalee325]

In college? For real? Lol 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@pohanahawaii]

🏆 The best *Geena Davis* movie is still THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST (1988) which she did win an Academy Award for.

[@pohanahawaii]

​@@Avalee325: 😉 Yes, also college courses based on Keanu Reeves movies and Taylor Swift songs.

[@evelynne2846]

The swing dancer in the black dress with the design on it is Madonna. She was offered a dance scholarship from the University of Michigan and turned it down because she wanted to become a famous singer instead.

[@blkbirdrook]

So glad you watched this one. One of my favorite movies. "Miracle" with Kurt Russel is another one of mine. Loved your reaction and your wit during it.

[@libertyprime7911]

I like your empathy. I, too, wish we still danced like that. 8:14

[@lynetteoliva1256]

Hey guys, really liked this reaction.😊 I enjoy watching reactions to this movie because it is one of my favorites. So, of course, I had to watch yours. The All American Girls Professional Baseball League lasted for 12 Seasons (1943-1954) The actual man that founded it was Philip K. Wrigley, the chewing gum mogul. Tryouts were held @ Wrigley Field in Chicago. The 1st year, the women were only chosen by scouts from a local softball league, but expanded later to other softball leagues. Wrigley wanted the teams to by in locations that were reasonable travel distance to Chicago so it was considered a Midwestern League. The names of the teams in the movie were actual team names. Wrigley owned the League from 1943-1945. In 1945, ownership went to wealthy publicist Arthur Meyerhoff. He owned the League from 1945-1951. From 1951-1954, the teams owned themselves. The game that the women played was a hybrid of softball & baseball. For the 1st few Seasons they played something closer to underhand fast pitch softball. The distance between the pitcher's mound & home plate was shortened by 20ft & the distance between bases was shortened by 25ft. In 1948, they started pitching overhand, the ball went from 12" in circumference to 10 3/8" which was still larger than the regulation baseball @ 9" or 9 1/4", the distance between the pitcher's mound & home plate was lengthened by 10ft. During their final Season in 1954, they played with a regulation baseball, the distance between the mound & home was standard & the distance between bases was moved to 5ft shy of standard. Former Major League players usually managed the teams. During the early years, the women were paid $45-$85 a week (2023 equivalent is $792-$1,497 a week.) which was well above average for women @the time. The varying pay was dependent on your skills as a player. The women did have to attend Charm School. They were ladies after all. They had to follow Rules of Conduct which were: no short hair, no smoking/drinking alcohol in public places, no pants & they must wear lipstick @ all times. Getting caught breaking those rules would result in: $5 fine for 1st offense. $10 fine for 2nd Suspension for 3rd. One player was fired for cutting her hair short. The League Theme song they sing in the movie is the actual Theme song with one minor change, instead of "Irish men" they say "Irish ones". Even though I don't know if u r going to read this, I just wanted to drop some knowledge.😊

[@brianvw2724]

Love how into this movie you guys got. By the last game you were definitely fans of the sport

[@rebeccahanson6941]

The AAGPBL was a real thing. Lasted for 11 years. The characters in the movie are fictional but based off real people. The movie is pretty accurate like Racine did win the first World Series. The league really opened the door for women’s professional sports in the US. I played softball in high school and college and when we had team parties or sleepovers we always watched this movie. It’s so great.

[@joshuacoldwater]

41:23 - You think she didn’t drop that ball on purpose, seriously? 😂 She has had the grip of the hulk the entire game. Sometimes you have to let things go.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

There was nobody more convincing as a 1940's American than Jon Lovitz the other was Phil Hartman RIP

[@dalevintage]

One of many reasons they were such good buddies! ❤️🎬

[@donbergeson6771]

The field the Peaches played on is still there in Rockford, IL and was recently renovated.

[@drockherb2073]

Madonna’s character all the way May was based on a real players name, I dunno if she acted the way Madonna played her 🤣 that might have just been Madonna shining through, but I remember reading about the actual league and there was a woman named all the way May

[@melhawl3685]

The real Mae recently came out as a lesbian. The times made it impossible to come out safely.

[@b-six-twelve]

I love this movie-such a perfect ensemble. When I was little the scene with Shirley where she can’t read if she’s on the roster always used to make me 😢.

[@NoCreamedCorn]

Y’all need to start paying attention to the movie. You talked through so many things that would’ve been answered if you hadn’t been talking.

[@selenemarie1078]

I have always thought Dottie dropped that last ball on purpose. She is way too good of a player to have dropped that ball. She knew it would break down her sister even more if she beat her yet again. For Dottie, it wasn't important enough to damage her relationship with Kit.

[@brianlanders9457]

Driver threw dirt in the ladies face. Pay attention guys

[@AnthonyVenutolo]

“What happened to her face?” The bus driver threw dirt on her while you guys were talking for like 30 seconds straight

[@nothingruler14All]

Ah yes, the highest grossing baseball film of all time. That's right.

[@MistrBlistr]

17:46 how did you miss the bus driver throwing dirt in her face? That’s why her face looks like that.

[@oliviastratton2169]

I think the reason dancing was higher quality back then is because there weren’t a lot of entertainment options. No video games, no social media, no streaming. It was movies or dancing. Also, no dating apps and speed dating wasn’t common. So dancing was a good way to meet boys/girls without your parents setting you up.

[@ReneeChristine]

This movie always makes me cry.. I cry every time I hear the ending song by Madonna .."Use to be my playground" it's a beautiful true story of these amazing women who changed history for women and sports!!!!❤❤

[@dalevintage]

Tears. Every. Damn. Time. I've been watching this film since I was a teen, (when it came out)...I still cry (and laugh) at all the same moments, and not, like, a couple of tears...I ugly cry like I'm seeing it for the first time. To this day I can't listen to Madonna's "This Used to be My Playground" at the end credits...just thinking about it tears start to well up. 😆 🤣 😆 Gary Marshall was a brilliant comedy/drama director....IMO this is him at his peak. ❤️🎬

[@ReneeChristine]

@@dalevintage same this will forever be an iconic movie needs to be seen for all generations to come

[@pohanahawaii]

👍⚾👍 Good, heart-felt reactions and comments, guys! A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN was directed by *PENNY MARSHALL* who played Laverne on TV "Laverne & Shirley". Her brother was *ROB MARSHALL* who directed PRETTY WOMAN (1990) and THE PRINCESS DIARY (2001) among others while her husband, *ROB REINER* churned out such amazing classics as MISERY (1990), A FEW GOOD MEN (1992), THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987), STAND BY ME (1986), WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989), etc.

[@im-gi2pg]

“Thelma and Louise.” Geena Davis, young Brad Pitt’s debut. Must see!

[@davegnarlsson4344]

The bruise was real.

[@Bikebrh]

Some of the people were loosely based on real people in the league. Jimmy Dugan was loosely based on Jimmie Foxx and Hack Wilson, who both had superstar careers shortened by injury and alcohol. Geena Davis has a striking resemblence to Dottie Green, but was actually loosely based on Green's teammate, Dottie Kamenshek. Fun fact: former Major League Baseball player Casey Candaele was the son of AAGPBL star Helen Candaele, who was league batting champ in 1945, and stole over 400 bases in a 6 year career.

[@HuntingViolets]

Characters don't always have to change. Dottie was a lot more evolved from the beginning. But she did decide to leave and then come back, besides being the catalyst for change in other characters.

[@Jessicab-u7c]

These ladies layed the foundation for women’s sports teams in general.

[@melhawl3685]

Dottie was more into home and family. She loved the sister fiercely but Kit couldn't see it.

[@Prior2Popular]

13:02 yeah dude, she literally asks the girl if she can read and the girl says no. Y’all must not have heard it over your Jon Levitz impression.

[@anelsatxlife]

Madonna, who was the brunette player who caught the ball in her cap, had a great song for the movie called, This Used To Be My Playground. That was the end credits song. Yes Dottie did get to give intel because she was the reason they were there. I so disliked the sister because she was a brat. Her insecurities weren't Dottie's fault.

[@sirex02]

The girl that said "DO IT'", chased the brat with the bat and danced at the Suds Bucket is no other than the icon Madonna.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Cameron! Thanks, Isaiah! ⚾ Director *Penny* *Marshall* really knew what she was doin'.

[@Prior2Popular]

17:45 bro, yall need to pause in between jokes or something, or rewind after talking a bit. The bus driver threw dirt in her face when she tried to get him not to quit.

[@HuntingViolets]

You definitely need to see more Geena Davis movies.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

I am shocked by the assessment on Dottie's lack of development. She initially thought baseball was not important to her; but she discovered it was. Kit in the other hand was needy and insecure and it continued right thru to her "win." It was never said Dottie dropped that ball on purpose. I think she did so Kit would win.

[@stevenwoodward5923]

I have always believed the same.

[@capkronos00]

Yeah I think Dottie did it on purpose to. Pacifying the high-strung Kit by letting her win was probably the only way for them to mend their relationship.

[@fahqfassebookman5157]

i used to think that (Kit being too selfish and shallow) then after a recent viewing it hit me that kit has to climb the mountain, face her major challenge, which is dottie. kit's story mimics the public's reaction to the whole league. kit is the core to the movie. very few people thought it would work but they did it. they switched from softball to hardball and made it work just enough to keep baseball alive. Kit has to finally crash through her sister's shadow, literally crash through her body, and Dottie did not drop the ball on purpose, Kit finally summits, and beats her sister. We all win when that underdog triumphs. Dottie despite being cool and pretty is also cold and continually says and shows she doesn't care much for baseball as a life.

[@dalevintage]

You're missing the subtext. Dottie let go of the ball, she intentionally lost to give Kit a win, and so she could leave with dignity. ❤️🎬

[@renee7407]

A lot of people miss that!

[@izzonj]

I think that's debatable.

[@melhawl3685]

Geena Davis said in an interview that Dottie would never let her team down that way.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

@@melhawl3685there is no way they’re going to end such a purist baseball movie on someone intentionally dropping a ball so the other team will win. Thats like some eight men out controversy

[@melhawl3685]

@@mamalannightshyaman that's my point. Dottie would never let down her team by dropping the ball deliberately. No matter how much she loved Kit.

[@DariaBilowus]

That is a real bruise she got when she slid.

[@FestivalFacePaintArtist]

The fact that you don’t have siblings and yet you described exactly what a sibling would do in that situation(tripping the other to win) let’s me know you definitely have what it takes to be a sibling, lmao! Oldest of 5 girls and we watched this movie so much together. We were also ruthless with each other when it came to competition. No mercy!!!!

[@CampbellFamily2024]

Dottie dropped the ball on purpose so Kit could win.

[@conniewanyandie9672]

1000%

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Illegal Theron was a dad joke SO bad its actually kinda genius 🤣🤣🤣

[@PurpleIris034]

You guys are young so you didn’t recognize Madonna, Rosie O ‘Donnell, Gary Marshall. Fun movie. Hope you hit us up with 2002 Count of Monte Cristo.

[@susieautrey6112]

That bruise was indeed real. The real life player said in a fairly recent interview that she still has the scar.

[@HuntingViolets]

They're hitting inside because it's raining.

[@Prior2Popular]

“Misogyny is a subjective term.” Well, that’s a red flag 🚩

[@my.business]

*You guys are young so its amazing you never realized Madonna was in it....acting & the song from it is by her.*

[@emwungarand]

9:45 theyre playing inside because its raining bro

[@HuntingViolets]

It wasn't really that Kit wasn't pretty enough; it's that she didn't hit the ball when he was watching and he didn't see her pitch, which she's usually good at.

[@kelleykent7638]

"illegal Theron" is def one of the best opening puns that you've guys have done, good job 😆

[@theshadowfax239]

I don't get it. 😢

[@carladavis1473]

You two I guessed talk over somethings because you world ask what something was right after it was already explained. And the people who suggested and voted for this movie didn't tell you it was based on a true story or real life events? It's always interesting to me of the people who feel for Kit. She is such a spoiled brat. Lol! Then dottie gave her the win because she was sick a baby. I'm a sport purest. You either earn it or you don't. Lol Dottie let the ball go on purpose. They made a point to signal that result in the movie. Remember how they made a point to show that dottie held on to the ball earlier AFTER getting hit. Dottie also left because of kit. Kit cried and got everything handed to her. And yes the older women at the end age the real women that played and who some of the characters were based off and they did change their names.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Back then, dancing was HUGE. Everyone learned it from one another. Nowadays you'd have to go to a dance studio (ala Arthur Murray) and pay for classes.

[@kenyonsgirl415]

That is a real bruise and it was there for a year 😮

[@michaelnewsham1412]

"She's got black stuff on her nose"- yea, the bus driver was just shown flinging a fistful of dirt in her face. Maybe try watching the movie?

[@garycallan7384]

If you haven't seen Davis in The Long Kiss Goodnight. You need to

[@betsyduane3461]

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) went from 1943 to 1954.

[@robertcass7723]

Women did a lot of jobs during WWII, not just baseball. They worked in factories, made airplanes and even flew the airplanes to deliver them. When the war ended, they were all expected to go back to be housewives. The men needed the jobs since they were the breadwinners of the family. Sexual harassment was common and considered acceptable. That was the culture at the time. Women have fought for years to be accepted as equals. We’ve made a lot of progress, but there’s still a ways to go- Deb

[@keetahbrough]

i really enjoyed how invested you, particularly Zay, were at the ending. I think Zay felt so good because Kit overcame something difficult and personal, that had been plaguing her.. and he knows how good it feels to overcome or meet a milestone.

[@gippywhite]

Besides “Field Of Dreams”, “Radio”, “The Natural”, and “Rudy” for great sports movies… I would highly recommend the movie “61*”. And yes, the movie title has an asterisk in it. It has a few faces that you might recognize and it is directed by the great Billy Crystal. 💙💙💙

[@selenemarie1078]

I just came across your channel for the first time today as this video was suggested. So glad I watched this with you guys.

[@pacio49]

There was legit a time in the mid-90's when Swing Dancing was THE social event and everyone took lessons and went out to clubs following bands like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and their hit Zoot Suit Riot. Seriously. It was right before the brief window when the hottest thing in dance music was techno Gregorian Chants. I'm not kidding.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Swing Kids is a great film. Haven't seen it in ages though.

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

It sounds hilarious/weird, but.. absolutely. I was still in middle/high school and never got into it at the time, but I remember the music. And the damn "techno gregorian chants"! 😂

[@SportsNutter133]

Yes this was an actual thing in the 40s

[@deenormus1975]

Oh yay! This is such an awesome movie. So glad y’all are watching it!

[@blueeyes4910]

this is my fav madonna movie

[@melenatorr]

Garry Marshall plays Mr. Harvey, a successful business man who bankrolls the Women's League. Ira Levinson, the tall thin man with glasses who communicates with the team (and is played by David Strathairn) is employed by Harvey. I believe it was explained early in the script. Garry Marshall, by the way, was a famous producer/director/actor. He is the father of Penny Marshall, the director of this movie, and who was also an actress, especially popular as a recurring character in "The Odd Couple" series and as a lead in "Laverne and Shirley", where she played Laverne.

[@marleinasmom]

He's Penny Marshall's brother, not her father.

[@melenatorr]

@@marleinasmom Thanks so much for that correction!

[@marleinasmom]

@@melenatorr It's a VERY common mistake. :)

[@JoeMama410]

There have always been comedies that are start-to-finish jokes, but especially in the 80s most comedies were dramas with jokes. The ones that hold up over time have good stories well executed along with memorable jokes.

[@steelyknives]

Avoid the clap. - Jimmy Dugan

[@torriezenna653]

Thelma and Louise would be a good film to see Geena Davis in.

[@johnmccarthy3111]

I also stopped playing baseball because I was a lefty and got hit by pitches all the time.

[@JasonHopson-eq7bd]

Thanks

[@mikeshoe74]

My High School Principal was a member of this league and is in the Baseball HOF in Cooperstown. I didn't know this while she was my HS Principal. She never talked about it. I learned about years later when this movie came out and I was up in Cooperstown the year they inducted the women of baseball and saw her name on the list.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Well now you need to watch my favorite - major league

[@mlong1958]

According to Screen Rant, "While some crucial aspects of the film did exist, like the AAGPBL and the Rockford Peaches, much of the movie was made up too. Dottie was loosely based on Peaches player Dorothy "Dottie" "Kammie" Kamenshek, but other than Davis' character, all the others were fictionalized. There was no rivalry between Dottie and her sister, and the story about Dottie's husband being a soldier whose dispatched after an injury was also fictional. Tom Hanks' character Jimmy Dugan was also created by film writers. However, he was inspired by a real-life baseball player named Jimmie Foxx, who, like Hanks' character, dealt with alcoholism in his life."

[@teynaum]

But the real question is... did Dotty drop the ball? Or did she drop.. the ... ball...

[@davegnarlsson4344]

tartletts tartletts tarletts.

[@stretch753]

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

[@itt23r]

The guy you said you had seen before who played Mr. Harvey is Garry Marshall, the director Penny Marshall's father (correction: brother). He produced a ton of TV shows back in the '70s and one in particular that starred his daughter was LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY. And if you have seen that show in one of its reruns this may be where you know him from because he did appear in it in a few episodes. Jimmy Dugan was a composite character based partly on Red Sox slugger Jimmy Foxx who was a manager in the women's baseball league and Hack Wilson whose alcoholism destroyed his career. Mr Harvey and the Harvey bar was based on chicago Cubs owner Phillip K. Wrigley of chewing gum fame who with a few other owners (including Branch Rickey of 42 fame) started the league.

[@marleinasmom]

Garry is her brother, not her father.

[@itt23r]

@@marleinasmom Wow. didn't know that. He looked so much older. Thanks for the correction. I'm corrected my post accordingly.

[@a35362]

I always figure that whenever they need an "ugly" character, they go find an ordinary-looking actor and make her look frumpy, put her in ill-fitting clothes and tell her to slouch and look dumb.

[@d.lhudson3875]

Legendary movie! Will always be a classic

[@nsane87]

You guys would love the money pit, another one of Tom Hanks early bangers

[@hmsweet5227]

Yes, I agree, please watch The Money Pit!!

[@purplepineapple1338]

Oh, I am so glad you guys got to react to this movie. I am from Rockford, Illinois and the Rockford Peaches are still famous to this day. I got to meet the real Dottie when I was little and the Peaches used to play at Beyer Stadium/Field in Rockford and the original entrance to the field is still there today too!! ⚾️

[@melenatorr]

And isnt' it a shame that this was a real event, and you have to wonder if it was? We need more sports history in our lives.

[@classiclife7204]

Tell me you had no interest in seeing this movie without telling me you had no interest in seeing this movie

[@dalee72]

It was Madonna's character Mae Morabito that was the dancer.