Hot Curves
Two home runs in the game of hearts-a pennant winning combination of laughs and tears.
1930 · 63 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy
The star pitcher on the Pittsburgh ball team gets into trouble with a gold-digging groupie and his catcher helps him get back into the game.
Directed by Norman Taurog
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Benny Rubin Benny Goldberg -
Rex Lease Jim Dolan -
Alice Day Elaine McGrew -
Pert Kelton Cookie -
John Ince Baseball-Team Manager McGrew -
Mary Carr 'Grandma' Dolan -
Mike Donlin Baseball Team Scout -
Natalie Moorhead Maizie -
Paul Hurst 'Slug', Baseball Player -
Roy D'Arcy Kelsey -
Henry Hall Baseball Team Owner -
Marceline Day Girl
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