On The Set Of “The Thief of Bagdad”
November 1, 1924 - Brea, California
(L-R) Douglas Fairbanks, Babe Ruth & Walter Johnson
The Bam Himself!
Babe Ruth Universal Films Ad - April 1932
“You and your folks will be tickled slightly pink with Universal’s brand-new, brisk, snappy shorts featuring the baseball idol of millions BABE RUTH”
Movie Star At Yankee-Detroit Crucial Series
Yankee Stadium - August 14, 1934
(L-R) Mickey Cochrane, Harold Lloyd & Babe Ruth
Of course, Babe was well acquainted with Harold Lloyd having played a part in his classic 1928 Paramount Pictures silent movie ‘Speedy’.
Babe Ruth Gives Gary Cooper A Ride
Samuel Goldwyn Studios Back Lot - Spring 1942
Taken during the filming of “The Pride Of The Yankees”. Gary Cooper looks a little nervous on those handle bars! I wonder if that bicycle (with the personalized name plate) is sitting in somebody’s collection these days.
1920 Babe Ruth “Headin’ Home” Glass Slide
Glass slides like this were used as promo advertisements for upcoming features in movie theaters. Needless to say, very few exist intact today.
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth Pt.6
Universal Pictures Production Still (unnumbered)
Here’s the final picture from the set. It’s clearly not from one of the movies, although it’s a classic nonetheless. Those kids are adorable!
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide” Pt.5
Universal Pictures Production Still #B.R.2-27
This one might not specifically be from the “Slide, Babe, Slide” short-film, but it’s certainly from the same day. You can see all the kids (and then some) from the ballpark scenes. I cropped out the top of this picture (just more of the school) in order to bring all the people closer into the frame, which also created a panoramic effect.
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide” Pt.4
Universal Pictures Production Still (unnumbered)
Here’s the fourth edit originating from the Universal Pictures “Play Ball With Babe Ruth” short-film series. Looks like Babe is imparting some pitching advice in this one.
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide” Pt.3
Universal Pictures Production Still #B.R.1-8
Here’s the third edit originating from the Universal Pictures “Play Ball With Babe Ruth” short-film series. This one takes place a little earlier in the film, evidenced by Babe still wearing his jacket and his non-ripped pants. Looks like he’s giving pointers about sliding into 2nd and applying the tag.
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide” Pt.2
Universal Pictures Production Still #B.R.1-13
Here’s another new edit originating from the Universal Pictures “Play Ball With Babe Ruth” short-film series. You can clearly see how Babe shredded his pants from his sliding lesson. I believe they’ve spotted a UFO in this one (or maybe a pop-fly is on the way).
1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide”
Universal Pictures Production Still #B.R.1-9
Here’s a new edit originating from the Universal Pictures “Play Ball With Babe Ruth” short-film series. You can watch the whole movie here: “Slide, Babe, Slide”. If you fast-forward to 3:25, there’s a scene that looks similar to the production picture (albeit without Babe). I wish the film was as clear & clean as the picture!
