Warming Up

Warming Up

All the thrills of a world series! A baseball love story dramatized in sound as well as sight.

1928 · 80 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Romance

Bert, a pitcher for a baseball team in a small town, is given the opportunity to try out for a team in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he incurs the enmity of McRae, the league's leading home-run hitter. In addition, he falls for the team owner's daughter, who McRae has designs on.

Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer · Written by Ray Harris

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