The Fireball

film by Garnett [1950]

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The film "The Fireball," directed by Tay Garnett in 1950, stars Mickey Rooney as an orphan who rises to become a roller-derby champion. While the movie featured a minor role by Marilyn Monroe, it is primarily remembered for Rooney's performance. The film falls into the category of sports dramas.12

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The modest sports drama The Fireball (1950) featured Mickey Rooney as an orphan who becomes a roller-derby champion; the film was arguably best remembered for Marilyn Monroe, who had a minor role. While Cause for Alarm! (1951) was a solid thriller, Soldiers Three (1951) was a disappointing remake of…
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The modest sports drama The Fireball (1950) featured Mickey Rooney as an orphan who becomes a roller-derby champion; the film was arguably best remembered for Marilyn Monroe, who had a minor role. While Cause for Alarm! (1951) was a solid thriller, Soldiers Three (1951) was a disappointing remake of…
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