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.
Does this 1927 silent classic still hold up for a modern audience? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the patience for the slow-motion rhythms of the pre-sound era and a taste for gritty, unwashed character acting.This film is specifically for those who enjoy the archeology of cinema and the evolution of the sport...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Monte Brice
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"Does this 1927 silent classic still hold up for a modern audience? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the patience for the slow-motion rhythms of the pre-sound era and a taste for gritty, unwashed character acting.This film is specifically for those who enjoy the archeology of cinema and the evolution of the sports hero. It is absolutely not for viewers who require the fast-paced editing of modern baseball broadcasts or a squeaky-clean protagonist.The Quick Verdict1) This film works because..."
Hector Turnbull, Monte Brice, Reggie Morris, Grant Clarke, Sam Hellman, Jules Furthman, Ernest Lawrence Thayer
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