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Movie poster: Casey at the Bat (1927)
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Casey at the Bat

1927 · 68 min Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1927
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Monte Brice
Runtime 68 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy on the clash between rural simplicity and urban deceit, relying on the exaggerated physical gags and pantomime of silent cinema. It explores the familiar sports underdog trope, pushing it into the realm of cheerful absurdity.

What lingers after the final reel is the lighthearted charm of a bygone era of filmmaking, where visual wit triumphs over words. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Monte Brice

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