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Casey at the Bat

Casey at the Bat

5.0/10
November 5, 1922
6 minutes
Lee De Forest

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

November 5, 1922

Runtime

6 minutes

Director

Lee De Forest

Rating

5.0/10

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