Movie: Strikes and Spares

Top 4 Billed Cast

Pete Smith
Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Andy Varipapa
Andy Varipapa

Himself - World's Greatest Bowling Fixture

Buster Brodie
Buster Brodie

Little Bald-Headed Man (uncredited)

Ray Turner
Ray Turner

Pin Boy (uncredited)

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1934-10-20

  • Average

    5.636

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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