The Busher

The Busher

OUT OF LUCK - OUT OF LOVE

1919 · 55 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama

A young baseball pitcher in the bush leagues is discovered by a big-league manager and given his chance in the major leagues.

Directed by Jerome Storm · Written by Earle Snell

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