Strikes and Spares (1934)

10/20/1934 (US) • 8m

Comedy

Overview

This short features professional bowler Andy Varipapa. He first shows the correct way to grip a bowling ball and the proper form for delivering the ball down the alley. He then performs several trick shots.

Top Billed Cast

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Andy Varipapa

Himself - World's Greatest Bowling Fixture

Buster Brodie

Little Bald-Headed Man (uncredited)

Ray Turner

Pin Boy (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

bowling

tricks

instruction

slow motion

bowling alley

mgm oddity

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