Warming Up (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Warming Up is a comedy and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 80 minutes. “All the thrills of a world series! A baseball love story dramatized in sound as well as sight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Warming Up stars Richard Dix as Bert Tulliver, Jean Arthur as Mary Post, Claude King as Mr. Post and Philo McCullough as McRae, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warming Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warming Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warming Up (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warming Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Warming Up?
- Warming Up stars Richard Dix, Jean Arthur, Claude King, Philo McCullough and Billy Kent Schaefer.
- When was Warming Up released?
- Warming Up was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.