

Hit and Run
“HOOT GIBSON IN A DOUBLE ACTION FUN ROMANCE OF THE SADDLE AND THE BASEBALL DIAMOND”
Synopsis
Big league baseball scout Red McCarthy signs up "Swat," a bush leaguer from a desert town, and Swat becomes a success because of his exceptional hitting. When Swat begins a romance with the scout's daughter, he and the girl are kidnapped by gamblers intent on winning the series.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Sedgwick, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- Hit and Run
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Edward Sedgwick, Raymond L. Schrock
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit and Run.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit and Run
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit and Run about?
Big league baseball scout Red McCarthy signs up "Swat," a bush leaguer from a desert town, and Swat becomes a success because of his exceptional hitting. When Swat begins a romance with the scout's daughter, he and the girl are kidnapped by gamblers intent on winning the series.
Who directed Hit and Run?
Hit and Run was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Hit and Run?
The principal cast of Hit and Run includes Hoot Gibson, Marion Harlan, Cyril Ring, Harold Goodwin, DeWitt Jennings.
When was Hit and Run released and how long is it?
Hit and Run was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hit and Run?
Hit and Run holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
