(LOT 119)
c.1931 Ruth with 2 Girls "Play Ball" Type l Encapsulated Universal Pictures 8x10
The "Sultan of Swat's" unparalleled popularity in America led the Yankee star to being lured into the business of making several films. Capitalizing on his unbridled charisma, movie producers sought out the Babe to star in films such as "Headin Home", "The Babe Comes Home", "Play Ball" and "Pride of the Yankees", with Ruth's renowned agent Christy Walsh spearheading a majority of the Babe's off-the-field promotional decisions. This outstanding memento provides an image of the great Bambino from his Universal Studios 1931 film "Play Ball", with Ruth engaging two girls during the 1931 "Play Ball" film. Showing one of the beautiful young actresses how to grip a bat (with the other lady donning her catcher's equipment), Ruth is sporting his classic New York Yankees road flannels and crown white cap.

Breathtaking resolution and contrast as well as a near-perfect centered image steal the show, more than offsetting the border notations and "crop" lines that do not impede Ruth nor his lovely lady friends. Sponsored by Christy Walsh, the verso reveals a short caption reading: "Fancy Curves", the fourth of Universal's Christy Walsh All American Sport Reel series that stars Babe Ruth". Indeed, this offering dubbed "Fancy Curves" was from the fourth installment of the popular "Play Ball" series that ultimately captivated the "Sultan of Swat's" adoring fan base, serving as a steadfast reminder of how the incomparable Babe Ruth not only "stole the show" between the white lines, but "off the field" as well in his various Hollywood related roles! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $300
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