Used in the Exhibit: Play by Play - A Century of L.A. Sports Photography, 1889-1989 Movie producers hoping to capitalize on Babe Ruth's immense popularity lured him to Hollywood during the off-season, where he made several forgettable films (including a series of shorts for Universal). Here, in a staged publicity photo, show-girls greet Ruth--and his mighty bat--upon his arrival.
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