The Bush Leaguer (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1927, The Bush Leaguer is a comedy film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. "Specs" White owns a garage in town and is the local baseball team's #1 pitcher--but he's more interested in working on his latest invention, a new and improved gas pump, than pitching on the team. A scout for the Los Angeles Angels professional baseball team offers Specs a contract. He accepts, but only so he can use the money he gets to work on his invention. However, Specs has a secret he dare not tell anyone--he's scared to death of large crowds. Alice Hobbs, the young, pretty owner of the Angels, tries to help him with that problem, but a misunderstanding causes another problem. this time between Specs and Alice.
Who’s in it. The Bush Leaguer stars Monte Blue as Buchanan 'Specs' White, Clyde Cook as Skeeter McKinnon, Leila Hyams as Alice Hobbs and William Demarest as John Gilroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Bush Leaguer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bush Leaguer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bush Leaguer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bush Leaguer (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bush Leaguer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bush Leaguer worth watching?
- The Bush Leaguer holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bush Leaguer?
- The Bush Leaguer stars Monte Blue, Clyde Cook, Leila Hyams, William Demarest and Richard Tucker.
- When was The Bush Leaguer released?
- The Bush Leaguer was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.