Hot Curves

Year of Publication
1930
Publication Type
Screenplay
Language
English
Contributors Author: Benny Rubin
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Abstract
The Pittsburgh Cougars, a fictitious professional baseball club, sign Jewish soda jerk Benny Goldberg (Benny Rubin) as a catcher to lure more Jewish fans to games. Benny and his pal, Jim Nolan, prove their worth by leading the team to the World Series.
Notes
The plot is a spoof of New York Giants manager John McGraw, who allegedly signed Andy Cohen to draw Jewish fans away from Babe Ruth’s Yankees.
Author Biography
Benny Rubin (1899-1986), born in Boston, was a popular Jewish comedian, actor, and writer best known for his appearances on The Jack Benny Program. He died in California.
Time
1930s
Published
unpublished
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