Baseball in the Movies

[EddieP]

Probably one of Babe Ruth’s least popular cards but the Josetti Card features a scene from the silent film “Speedy”. “Speedy” was shot on location in NYC when the Babe was approaching 60 homers. Lou Gehrig even makes a somewhat brief cameo appearance in the film.

Here’s a documentary of the film ( skip to 16:34 to see the parts featuring the Babe)

https://youtu.be/HzbAa3Bt4I4

[BobC]

You do know there's an entire baseball card set, the 1948 Swell, "The Babe Ruth Story" set, that was put out about the movie on Ruth's life, right? It starred William Bendix as the Babe, and Claire Trevor. Came out a few months after Ruth passed away I believe, The last 4 cards in the 28 card set included photos of Ruth with Bendix, or of Ruth with Bendix and Trevor.

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by BobC

You do know there's an entire baseball card set, the 1948 Swell, "The Babe Ruth Story" set, that was put out about the movie on Ruth's life, right? It starred William Bendix as the Babe, and Claire Trevor. Came out a few months after Ruth passed away I believe, The last 4 cards in the 28 card set included photos of Ruth with Bendix, or of Ruth with Bendix and Trevor.

Yes sir, very familiar with the movie. I acquired and sold several type 1 photos from that movie. I've attached a couple for your viewing pleasure.

Check out the cigarette the Babe is holding - classic!

[Kawika]

Pat Flaherty is the third guy in the picture with Ruth and Wm Bendix. Interesting guy. Played PCL ball, has a Zeenut. Also played a stint with the Chicago Bears. Acted in over 200 films. IMDB has Flaherty playing the role of Bill Carrigan (who never managed the White Sox so can't figure out why he's sporting their uniform).

[BobC]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Yes sir, very familiar with the movie. I acquired and sold several type 1 photos from that movie. I've attached a couple for your viewing pleasure.

Check out the cigarette the Babe is holding - classic!

Great photos!

[bgar3]

Check out the most recent post by John Thorn on his Our Game blog.
It is about one of the first baseball related films. Very interesting as usual.

[BobC]

Double post.