The Willie Hoppe Story

The story of Willie Hoppe, world-champion billiard player for more than fifty years, even into his seventies. Commentator Bill Stern describes Hoppe's abilities as the camera catches the match played at the New York Athletic Club, which Hoppe easily wins while playing against a much-younger opponent. The reel concludes with Hoppe demonstrating some of the tricks he can perform with a pool cue and a ball.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
9 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
9 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jul 11, 1952
Season
1952
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0
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0
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0
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Producers
Columbia Pictures
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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The story of Willie Hoppe, world-champion billiard player for more than fifty years, even into his seventies. Commentator Bill Stern describes Hoppe's abilities as the camera catches the match played at the New York Athletic Club, which Hoppe easily wins while playing against a much-younger opponent. The reel concludes with Hoppe demonstrating some of the tricks he can perform with a pool cue and a ball.

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Japanese

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