Ball Bearing, But Hard Running (1920) - A Previously Lost Film

I recently aquired a print of this fun little silent comedy. I was able to salvage most of it although much had unfortunately turned to goo. Scanning it was quite a long and difficult process.

[@stevemassa4339]

In addition to Bobby Burns - his little convict buddy is James Renfro, the fat swimmer is Hilliard Karr, and the girl is Jobyna Ralston (later leading lady for Paul Parrott and Harold Lloyd).

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you for showing respect for their long-ago efforts. 👏🏻

[@achillebrunet6023]

It was really fun to watch! Thank you so much for all your efforts for scanning and restauration!

[@emilyoshiro]

Better than anything else out there

[@h.calvert3165]

What fun! Thanks! 👏🏻

[@MilkDestroyer]

This was so wacky and fun! Thanks for saving it 💛

[@redbark]

I was wondering who the actors were. Thanks for preserving it!

[@mariaritadeoliveira2895]

Hey mister i think this movie is not his nimble twist but its a film called "BALL BEARING, BUT HARD RUNNIG" (1920) Which starred Bobby Burns

[@oldfilmsandstuff4679]

Well Spotted! It does seem to match existing photos of that film. I wonder how it ended up with the wrong title card.

[@mariaritadeoliveira2895]

well i don´t know

[@shanefleming9104]

@@oldfilmsandstuff4679 Probably a reissue title! If this print was found outside the US it was probably to suit the tastes of the other market.

[@oldfilmsandstuff4679]

@@shanefleming9104 That would make sense, although IMDB does list a different cast for either film.

[@kelvinsurname7051]

​@@oldfilmsandstuff4679do you get orginal nitrate films, probably stored in a vault, at a local conservatory?

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Very Rare!

[@CinemaGatesPictures]

My studio is bring silent films back, it's started 2020.

[@michaelmcgee8543]

With a bigger budget, you could of eliminate some of the scratches and jumps.

[@Kr1s_010]

Where you get this tho?

[@oldfilmsandstuff4679]

I purchased this film and a few other 35mm reels in a local auction.