Casey at the Bat (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, Casey at the Bat is a comedy film directed by Monte Brice, running about 68 minutes. “Wait till the see Beery as "Casey" and Hatton as his veteran groundkeeper pal - you can hear the roars of laughter now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Casey is a slovenly junk man in a turn of the twentieth century hick town who has a remarkable ability to play baseball. An unscrupulous New York scout signs him up, so Casey and his equally dishonest manager go to the big leagues. Eventually, the scout and manager conspire to get him drunk and bet against him for a crucial game with the pennant at stake.
Who’s in it. Casey at the Bat stars Wallace Beery as Casey, Ford Sterling as O'Dowd, Zasu Pitts as Camille and Sterling Holloway as Putnam, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casey at the Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casey at the Bat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casey at the Bat (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Casey at the Bat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Casey at the Bat?
- Casey at the Bat stars Wallace Beery, Ford Sterling, Zasu Pitts, Sterling Holloway and Spec O'Donnell.
- When was Casey at the Bat released?
- Casey at the Bat was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.