Right Off the Bat
A dramatization of the life of real-life major league baseball player Mike Donlin.
Directed by Hugh Reticker · Written by Albert S. Le Vino
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Cast
- R Roy Hauck Young Mike Donlin
- H Henry Grady Mike's Father
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Fannie Bourke Mike's Mother - D Doris Farrington Little Viola Bradley
- G George Henry Viola's Father
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Mabel Wright Viola's Mother - H Harry Six Archie
- P Peter Conroy Town Marshal
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Mike Donlin Self - Mike Donlin - J John J. McGraw Self - John J. McGraw
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Claire Mersereau Viola Bradley - R Rita Ross Donlin Lucy
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