How I Play Golf by Bobby Jones, No. 2: 'Chip Shots' (1931)

In this episode, the bosses hold their annual business meeting behind closed doors. The company workers eavesdrop on the meeting and believe that their jobs are at stake only to find out ... See full summary »

Director:

George Marshall

Stars:

Bobby Jones, O.B. Keeler, William B. Davidson

Cast

Credited cast:
Bobby Jones	...	Himself
O.B. Keeler	...	Narrator (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
William B. Davidson	...	Golfer
Robert Elliott	...	Golfer
John Halliday	...	Golfer
Charles Winninger	...	Golfer

Storyline

In this episode, the bosses hold their annual business meeting behind closed doors. The company workers eavesdrop on the meeting and believe that their jobs are at stake only to find out that the slices and cuts discussed in the office are those that take place on the fairways.

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Plot Keywords:

golf | character name in title

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Genres:

Short | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1931 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vitaphone Corporation, The, Warner Bros. Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Vitaphone production reel #4793.

User Reviews

Bobby Jones Explains How to Play Golf

How I Play Golf by Bobby Jones, No. 2: Chip Shots (1931)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

The second film in Warner's "How I Play Golf" series has a group of rich businessmen sitting in an office where they make a bet on which can play golf the best. One man gets out on the course early where he runs into Bobby Jones who offers to give him a few tips on chip shots. I've seen about half a dozen of these shorts and it's strange to see how different Jones is in most of them. Sometimes he seems as if he's terrific of being on camera while at other times he appears to be at total ease. He's at ease here as he gives a few tips on like how you should hold the club, how your feet should be set and of course how you should hit the ball. I'm sure golf fans will get a real kick out of this short since they get to see Jones and get the tips as well. I think the "story" built around the action is rather silly but then again people aren't going to be watching a film like this for the story. I do wonder how many people watched this film back in the day and then hit the golf course expecting to raise their game.