Warming Up
“All the thrills of a world series! A baseball love story dramatized in sound as well as sight.”
Synopsis
Bert, a pitcher for a baseball team in a small town, is given the opportunity to try out for a team in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he incurs the enmity of McRae, the league's leading home-run hitter. In addition, he falls for the team owner's daughter, who McRae has designs on.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Harris
- Original Title
- Warming Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Ray Harris, Sam Mintz
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Harris
Screenplay
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warming Up
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What is Warming Up about?
Bert, a pitcher for a baseball team in a small town, is given the opportunity to try out for a team in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he incurs the enmity of McRae, the league's leading home-run hitter. In addition, he falls for the team owner's daughter, who McRae has designs on.
Who directed Warming Up?
Warming Up was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in Warming Up?
The principal cast of Warming Up includes Richard Dix, Jean Arthur, Claude King, Philo McCullough, Billy Kent Schaefer.
When was Warming Up released and how long is it?
Warming Up was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.