The Pinch Hitter
Synopsis
Shy Joel Parker seems bound for nowhere, until Abbie Nettleton enters his life. With her prodding, Joel goes from timid nobody to a baseball star with bravura.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Pinch Hitter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pinch Hitter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pinch Hitter about?
Shy Joel Parker seems bound for nowhere, until Abbie Nettleton enters his life. With her prodding, Joel goes from timid nobody to a baseball star with bravura.
Who directed The Pinch Hitter?
The Pinch Hitter was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in The Pinch Hitter?
The principal cast of The Pinch Hitter includes Charles Ray, Sylvia Breamer, Joseph J. Dowling, Jerome Storm, Darrell Foss.
When was The Pinch Hitter released and how long is it?
The Pinch Hitter was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pinch Hitter?
The Pinch Hitter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).