1932 Play Ball With Babe Ruth: “Slide, Babe, Slide”
Universal Pictures Production Still #B.R. 3-1
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!
Babe Signs With Baltimore
1927 Production Still “Babe Comes Home”
Here’s a really clean, very large edit which shows the reenactment of Babe signing his first professional contract with Baltimore. Also in the picture are (L-R) Jack Dunn and Ned Hanlon.
