Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color line in Major League Baseball will be remembered, but one Montreal Royals fan will always remember his time with them. This article will cover Robinson's first year living in Montreal, as well as the financing of Delorimier stadium by Trudeau & Stallings. It will also cover Robinson's book, "My Life As a Baseball Player."
Montreal's first baseball love affair with the Royals
Montreal hosted a model baseball team called the Expos in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They regularly drew over 2,000,000 fans per season, topping teams such as the Yankees or Red Sox. The Tampa Bay Rays could not reach that level of fandom and their relationship to Montreal was cut short by a labour strike.
Robinson's year at Montreal
Jackie Robinson's debut season with the Royals in 1947 ended the tacit racial discrimination in major league baseball. Robinson's performance in Montreal was so impressive that it dispelled all the grim predictions made by Montreal Royals fans. Robinson was able to break down racial barriers and become an international star. Robinson was inducted into Cooperstown’s National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Branch Rickey picked Robinson as his baseball star to eliminate racial discrimination. He hoped that Montreal would be the perfect place to conduct his experiment.
Stallings and Trudeau funded the Delorimier Stadion
The Montreal Alouettes new home was built at the site of the Atwater Park. It was completed in only a few weeks and became home to the Montreal Alouettes from 1946 to 1953. Charles E. Trudeau (father of Pierre Elliott Trudeau), provided the stadium's funding. This project was not without controversy.
Robinson's Book
Kostya's book, The 4 Seasons of Jackie Robinson, is a beautifully written look at Jackie Robinson’s life and time with the Montreal Royals. Born in Brooklyn, Kennedy was acutely aware of baseball as a child. While Robinson's writing is rich with historical detail, Dugas tries to convey the essence of his life, and the feelings of a native son.
O'Malley's influence over the team
O'Malley's influence was even greater on the Montreal Royals team in 1946, which was the highlight of Jackie Robinson's career. Despite his combative personality, O'Malley had a lot to offer. O'Malley saw the potential for baseball's Westward expansion. He also set the standard for running a baseball club, and his leadership over the course of three decades is a testament to his great work.
FAQ
How much does it set you back to distribute a feature length film?
A distribution deal can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $150,000.
The average theater cost is about $10,000.
The average cost per screen is around $5,000.
This means that your distribution fee for 100 screens would be approximately $500,000.
Distribution fees are $50,000 for 10 screens.
How many theaters are necessary to make my investment back?
It depends on how long you plan to run your theatrical release.
You will only need one theater to show your film if you plan to run it for less that two weeks.
If you're going to run your film for longer than two weeks, then at least two theaters are needed.
What happens to my film if it doesn't do well in the box office?
Poor box office performance can lead to many complications.
First, you might decide to change how you market your film.
Second, you might decide to rework the script.
Third, you might decide to add new characters.
Fourth, you might decide that some characters should be removed
Fifth, it is possible to decide to end the scene.
Sixth, you may decide that the film isn't worth making.
Is there a Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Yes! The Hollywood Walk of Fame is free to enter. If you plan to take photos at the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, you'll need a permit. The fee is $15 per person.
You must have a valid identification if you plan to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If you are less than 18 years old, you must be accompanied with someone 21 years or older.
The walkway is not open until 10 a.m.
Once you are inside, you will not be able to leave the walkway without paying another time.
The walkway is not permitted to be filmed.
Statistics
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get an honor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame (HWOF) was established in 1960 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The HWOF is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It has 2,711 stars embedded in the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk. Each star represents a person who has contributed to television, radio, theatre, music, motion pictures, or any other aspect of popular culture. There are currently 1,922 living persons listed on the HWOF.
To become a member of HWOF you will need to submit your name at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. This submits your name then to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once you have been approved, you will be given a certificate that shows your name and details, including date of birth, place of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your name inscribed on it is also included. This plaque is attached directly to the concrete base, in front of designated stars.
A current HWOF member can nominate you for a star or if you have made significant contributions in movies, television or radio. A committee reviews all the nominations before deciding whether or not they are approved. If they do, they send a letter to the applicant's home address explaining their decision. A second letter confirms acceptance if the nominee accepts the nomination. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce then sends $25 to the City of Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.
The department issues a cheque payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce. It then sends the check the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays any artist or organization that submitted an application. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then pays half of the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gets the rest.
Once the artist receives his/her star he/she will be eligible to be inducted into the HWOF. You must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce the balance due to be included on the HWOF. The amount due depends upon how many years ago your first nomination was. For example, if you were first nominated in 1990, you would owe $15,000. You'd owe $10,000 if you were previously nominated in 1990.
You will need to contact Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be removed from the HWOF. They will remove your name from this list.
How old does one have to get a star on the HWOF?
One needs to be at least 18 years old when being nominated. To receive a Star, one must still be living at the time. After receiving a Star, one can still be Nominated for another star after ten Years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
You can be nominated by your family members to receive a star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place an honorary marker in front of the star if there are no living relatives.
Why can't people choose to use a different street than having stars all over the place?
The HWOF does not intend to be a historical monument. It's meant to be a tribute to those who have contributed to film history.
What happened with the stars that were stolen? The thieves took approximately 1,200 stars. Each star is approximately 250-300 lbs in weight. That's about 4 tons of stars!