Casey at the Bat
In his career, De Wolf Hopper recited Ernest Lawrence Thayer's "Casey at the Bat" thousands of times. Here, wearing a tuxedo, he emerges from behind a curtain as if at a theater, gives a short introduction, and launches into the poem. The camera is stationary, and although Hopper stands in one place, his hands and arms, his face, and his voice are animated throughout. In delivery, it's a minstrel performance.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Director | Lee De Forest |
| Runtime | 6 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its entire world from a single, stationary shot, relying entirely on the performer's charisma. Hopper explores the theatricality of oration, using only his voice, face, and gestures to conjure the baseball diamond and its tragic hero.
What lingers after viewing is a profound appreciation for a lost performance art, where a single man and a poem could command complete attention through sheer expressive power. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lee De Forest
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