Movie: Donkey Baseball

Top 5 Billed Cast

Pete Smith
Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Eddie Baker
Eddie Baker

Baseball Player (uncredited)

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Batter (uncredited)

Robert Milasch
Robert Milasch

Donkey Keeper (uncredited)

Cotton Warburton
Cotton Warburton

Center Fielder (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    This short film highlights the odd 1930s fad of playing baseball while riding donkeys.

  • Release Date

    1935-03-02

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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