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The Busher

Play trailer Poster for The Busher Released May 25, 1919 50m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ben (Charles Ray), a pitcher for a bush league baseball team, gets his chance to play in the big leagues when a group of major league players and their manager see him pitch. He leaves town and the girl (Colleen Moore) who loves him. But Ben becomes arrogant about his talent, and, when the locals come to watch him pitch, he has a horrible game and is fired. He goes back to work for his old boss, Deacon (Otto Hoffman), and after gaining some humility gets another chance at the big time.

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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Delightful comedy about baseball and small town life. Aug 27, 2011 Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views A fascinating look at early baseball films and an un-perfected spin on something that has since gone on to be repeated countless times since. Dec 25, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A rare chance to see popular 1910s actor Charles Ray in a starring role along with up-and-coming stars Colleen Moore and John Gilbert. Great fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ben (Charles Ray), a pitcher for a bush league baseball team, gets his chance to play in the big leagues when a group of major league players and their manager see him pitch. He leaves town and the girl (Colleen Moore) who loves him. But Ben becomes arrogant about his talent, and, when the locals come to watch him pitch, he has a horrible game and is fired. He goes back to work for his old boss, Deacon (Otto Hoffman), and after gaining some humility gets another chance at the big time.
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Theaters)
May 25, 1919, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
50m