Strikes and Spares
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Strikes and Spares is a 1934 short sports film directed by Felix E. Feist
. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1934
for Best Short Subject (Novelty)
.
Felix E. Feist
Felix Ellison Feist was a film and television director born in New York City.Feist was the son of MGM sales executive, Felix F. Fiest , and nephew of publishing house magnate, Leo Feist. He was educated at Columbia University...
. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1934
7th Academy Awards
The 7th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1934, were held on February 27, 1935 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by Irvin S...
for Best Short Subject (Novelty)
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
This name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
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Cast
- Pete SmithPete Smith (film producer)Pete Smith was a film producer and narrator of "short subject" films from 1931 to 1955....
- Narrator (voice) - Andy VaripapaAndy VaripapaAndy Varipapa was a professional and trick bowler. Varipapa became famous around the world for his trick bowling shots....
- Himself - World's Greatest Bowling Fixture - Buster Brodie - Little Bald-Headed Man (uncredited)
- Ray Turner - Pin Boy (uncredited)