Babe Ruth on set of "Home Run on the Keys" photograph

Date1937

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth filming his short movie "Home Run on the Keys." Ruth is sitting in a chair, appearing to be starting a scene. An unidentified man is holding a clapper board in front of him and a camera is visible in the left corner. This short film has Ruth writing a song musicians and retelling the story about his famous called home run.

Object numberBL-1999-03769-037

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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