Old-time baseball player Clyde becomes the manager of a girl's softball team in this comedy that plays to his strength as a comic reactor. Lots of good jokes, far more believable situations than most Columbia comedy shorts, probably due to Charley Chase as one of the producers. Highly recommended.

Andy Clyde started out in the silent era working for Sennet, but the sound era found him toiling in the short subjects department of Columbia, as well as the usual supporting roles as comic western sidekick, plus good roles wherever a Scotchman was needed -- he is easily found in the RKO version of Barrie's THE LITTLE MINISTER. His number of Columbia shorts is exceeded only by the Three Stooges, and are much better, based on better acting and a wider range of comic takes. They're getting a little difficult to find, but are worth the time of anyone who enjoys good comedy.

The baseball subgenre features the sport of baseball, the players' experiences, the challenges they face, and the impact of baseball on their lives. Baseball stories capture the excitement of the sport, the camaraderie among teammates, and the personal journeys of players, coaches, and fans.

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The sport genre features the world of sports, capturing the excitement, competition, and personal journeys of athletes, coaches, and teams. The stories cover a wide range of sports and activities, each with its own unique characteristics and themes.

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Andy Clyde becomes the manager of an all-girl softball team.

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