Casey At The Bat (1899 Original Black & White Film)

Dive into the world of early baseball with this thrilling black and white film from 1899! Watch as tensions flare on the field when the umpire makes a controversial call that Casey, the player, vehemently disagrees with. What ensues is a chaotic argument that quickly escalates into a full-blown brawl, with Casey skillfully tipping up the umpire and sparking a frenzy among the players. The scene unfolds into a wild spectacle reminiscent of a football scrimmage, serving as a warning to all unfair umpires.

Source :
Thayer, E. L., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Casey at the Bat. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2020600004