Breaking Into the Big League

Montjoy Jones, a disgraced baseball player after losing a game due to a dropped flyball, begins to dream of a scenario where he makes the catch, and becomes a hero.

Cast

Harry F. Millarde

as Montjoy Jones

Marguerite Courtot

as Mamie Wallace

Henry Hallam

as Mr. Wallace

Christy Mathewson

as Christy Mathewson

John J. McGraw

as John J. McGraw

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