Slide, Kelly, Slide (1927)
Drama | 12 March 1927
Director:
Edward SedgwickWriter:
A. P. YoungerCinematographer:
Henry SharpEditor:
Frank SullivanProduction Company:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.Slide, Kelly, Slide was the last film of then twenty-seven-year-old actor Paul Kelly before his trial and subsequent conviction for manslaughter in the death of comedian Ray Raymold. According to news items, Kelly and Kaymold were involved in a fistfight over Kelly's affair with Raymond's estranged wife, stage actress Dorothy Mackaye. Kaymold died of his injuries the next day, on 19 Apr 1927. Kelly, who was sentenced to one-to-ten years in prison, was paroled in early Aug 1929, after serving twenty-five in San Quentin.
Mackaye was convicted of conspiracy charges and served a brief prison sentence. She and Kelly were married from Feb 1931 until her death in 1940. In 1932, Kelly resumed his career with the film The Girl From Calgary (see entry), after which he had a prolific career in film and on television until his death in 1956. ...
Slide, Kelly, Slide was the last film of then twenty-seven-year-old actor Paul Kelly before his trial and subsequent conviction for manslaughter in the death of comedian Ray Raymold. According to news items, Kelly and Kaymold were involved in a fistfight over Kelly's affair with Raymond's estranged wife, stage actress Dorothy Mackaye. Kaymold died of his injuries the next day, on 19 Apr 1927. Kelly, who was sentenced to one-to-ten years in prison, was paroled in early Aug 1929, after serving twenty-five in San Quentin.
Mackaye was convicted of conspiracy charges and served a brief prison sentence. She and Kelly were married from Feb 1931 until her death in 1940. In 1932, Kelly resumed his career with the film The Girl From Calgary (see entry), after which he had a prolific career in film and on television until his death in 1956.
Because of his pitching skill, Jim Kelly, a bush-leaguer, is signed with the New York Yankees, but he soon becomes egotistic and conceited over his victories, with the result that the team fails to give him support and the club begins to fall apart. The team mascot, Mickey Martin, is hurt in an accident when Kelly, who has had a falling out with Macklin, the manager, is pitching his last game in the World Series. Mickey is wheeled to the game from the hospital; and at the last minute Kelly comes through, saves the day with a home run, and wins the heart of Mary ...
Because of his pitching skill, Jim Kelly, a bush-leaguer, is signed with the New York Yankees, but he soon becomes egotistic and conceited over his victories, with the result that the team fails to give him support and the club begins to fall apart. The team mascot, Mickey Martin, is hurt in an accident when Kelly, who has had a falling out with Macklin, the manager, is pitching his last game in the World Series. Mickey is wheeled to the game from the hospital; and at the last minute Kelly comes through, saves the day with a home run, and wins the heart of Mary Munson.
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