It Happens Every Spring (1949)

In the tranquil corridors of academia, Professor Vernon K. Simpson, a man with a mind buzzing with scientific curiosity, stumbles upon a unique wood repellent quite by accident. His original pursuit was a rodent deterrent, but a rogue baseball, smashed into his laboratory, shatters his chemical compounds, inadvertently creating a fluid that repels wood. Vernon's eyes gleam with realization at the astonishing capabilities of his accidental discovery. Under the veil of the pseudonym King Kelly, to escape the watchful eyes of the Greenleaf family, Vernon exchanges his lab coat for a baseball jersey. He embarks on an unexpected journey into the vibrant, adrenaline-fueled world of professional baseball, using his chemical marvel as a secret weapon. His extraordinary pitching skills, aided by his wood-repelling concoction, propel the underdog team of St. Louis towards the pinnacle of baseball glory - the World Series Championship. However, the thrill of victory is short-lived. The climax of the World Series culminates in a dramatic game 7. King Kelly's barehanded catch, while securing their victory, results in a permanent injury, abruptly ending his soaring baseball career. As the cheers fade and the dust settles, Vernon, now stripped of his pseudonym, reunites with the Greenleaf family, his life forever altered by a stray baseball and a serendipitous scientific discovery. This captivating tale, It Happens Every Spring, is a testament to the unpredictability of life, where scientific curiosity collides with America's favorite pastime, leading to a whirlwind adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.

It Happens Every Spring is a comedy movie featuring Ray Milland.

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