In Hollywood, sleepy tour guide (and future "Bowery Boy") William "Billy" Benedict awakens from a nap and takes perky tourists Joyce Compton and Sally Payne to see some celebrities. Although Mr. Benedict's car doesn't advertise the fact, this tour's focus is on "Hollywood Hobbies". First, the trio see actor Reginald Denny and one of his model airplanes. Next, the girls are thrilled to spot Clark Gable in a station wagon. They follow Mr. Gable to his barn and watch him mix some white-wash, and spray the barn.
The Bel-Air stables belonging to horse-loving partners Robert Young and Alan Jones are next visited. The men and Irene Hervey (Mrs. Jones) wait for the birth of a surprisingly dapper colt. It's been difficult to top Clark Gable white-washing his barn, but the three stargazers strike celebrity gold when they happen upon a movie star baseball game. It's the annual match-up between "the comedians and the leading men." Ms. Compton and Ms. Payne sit behind Jimmy Stewart and George Murphy to watch the game.
Caesar Romero, Spencer Tracy, Tyrone Power, Jane Withers, and the lovely Virginia Bruce are also in the stands. James Cagney is there with his mother. Players include Joe E. Brown, the Ritz Brothers, and young Buddy Ebsen. Arthur "Dagwood" Lake shares some thoughts. Mary Pickford throws out the first pitch. With Milton Berle playing short stop and Buster Keaton covering third, Dick Powell effortlessly hits a home run. The over-the-fence ball awakens Benedict, who is napping again...
Time to take the girls back to the Sunset Strip, Billy!
This was an interesting early credit for comedian Morey Amsterdam, who would move from radio to become a popular TV star. With the exception of James Stewart and George Murphy, the celebrity appearances were edited into the main story (by Tom Biggart for MGM). Biggest name in the cast was the then very popular Clark Gable. The retired, but obviously not tired, Mary Pickford has a notable appearance. These ballgames were a reality, and went on at Los Angeles and or New York sites through at least the 1980s.
***** Hollywood Hobbies (5/3/39) George Sidney ~ William 'Billy' Benedict, Joyce Compton, Sally Payne, Clark Gable
The Bel-Air stables belonging to horse-loving partners Robert Young and Alan Jones are next visited. The men and Irene Hervey (Mrs. Jones) wait for the birth of a surprisingly dapper colt. It's been difficult to top Clark Gable white-washing his barn, but the three stargazers strike celebrity gold when they happen upon a movie star baseball game. It's the annual match-up between "the comedians and the leading men." Ms. Compton and Ms. Payne sit behind Jimmy Stewart and George Murphy to watch the game.
Caesar Romero, Spencer Tracy, Tyrone Power, Jane Withers, and the lovely Virginia Bruce are also in the stands. James Cagney is there with his mother. Players include Joe E. Brown, the Ritz Brothers, and young Buddy Ebsen. Arthur "Dagwood" Lake shares some thoughts. Mary Pickford throws out the first pitch. With Milton Berle playing short stop and Buster Keaton covering third, Dick Powell effortlessly hits a home run. The over-the-fence ball awakens Benedict, who is napping again...
Time to take the girls back to the Sunset Strip, Billy!
This was an interesting early credit for comedian Morey Amsterdam, who would move from radio to become a popular TV star. With the exception of James Stewart and George Murphy, the celebrity appearances were edited into the main story (by Tom Biggart for MGM). Biggest name in the cast was the then very popular Clark Gable. The retired, but obviously not tired, Mary Pickford has a notable appearance. These ballgames were a reality, and went on at Los Angeles and or New York sites through at least the 1980s.
***** Hollywood Hobbies (5/3/39) George Sidney ~ William 'Billy' Benedict, Joyce Compton, Sally Payne, Clark Gable