Casey at the Bat
"Wait till the see Beery as "Casey" and Hatton as his veteran groundkeeper pal - you can hear the roars of laughter now!"
Originally released in 1927. Casey at the Bat is a comedy film. directed by Monte Brice. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Beery, Ford Sterling, and Zasu Pitts
Synopsis
Casey is a slovenly junk man in a turn of the twentieth century hick town who has a remarkable ability to play baseball. An unscrupulous New York scout signs him up, so Casey and his equally dishonest manager go to the big leagues. Eventually, the scout and manager conspire to get him drunk and bet against him for a crucial game with the pennant at stake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casey at the Bat about?
Casey is a slovenly junk man in a turn of the twentieth century hick town who has a remarkable ability to play baseball. An unscrupulous New York scout signs him up, so Casey and his equally dishon...
Who directed Casey at the Bat?
Casey at the Bat was directed by Monte Brice.
How long is Casey at the Bat?
Casey at the Bat has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Casey at the Bat released?
Casey at the Bat was released on March 8, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casey at the Bat?
The main cast of Casey at the Bat includes Wallace Beery, Ford Sterling, Zasu Pitts, Sterling Holloway, Spec O'Donnell.