Plot — What is Kill the Umpire about?
Ex-baseball player Bill Johnson, failing at many jobs when his ball-playing days are over, reluctantly takes the advice of his father-in-law, Jonah Evans, a retired umpire, and enters an umpire-training school. Assigned to the Texas League, he does fine until the championship play-offs when a riot develops over one of his calls. The involved player is knocked unconscious in the proceedings and cannot verify that Bill made the correct call. Despite lynch mob plans to at least tar-and-feather him, Bill's family - his daughters Lucy (Gloria Henry and Susan and his wife Betty - help Bill reach the ballpark safely the next day through a series of hair-raising encounters.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1950 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 78 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 7 votes) |
Kill the Umpire — FAQ
Is Kill the Umpire worth watching? Kill the Umpire holds a 6.9/10 rating from 7 viewers. Ex-baseball player Bill Johnson, failing at many jobs when his ball-playing days are over, reluctantly takes the advice of his father-in-law, Jonah Evans, a retired umpire, and enters an umpire-training school. Assigned
Who directed Kill the Umpire? Directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who is in the cast of Kill the Umpire? It stars William Bendix, Una Merkel, Ray Collins, Gloria Henry, Jeff Richards, Connie Marshall and more.
Where can I stream Kill the Umpire? Streaming availability for Kill the Umpire is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Kill the Umpire release? It released in 1950.
