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.
Strikes and Spares (1934) is a comedy film directed by Felix E. Feist, released on October 20, 1934 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Pete Smith, Andy Varipapa, Buster Brodie and Ray Turner. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
Pete Smith
as Narrator (voice)
Andy Varipapa
as Himself - World's Greatest Bowling Fixture
Buster Brodie
as Little Bald-Headed Man (uncredited)
Ray Turner
as Pin Boy (uncredited)
Directed by Felix E. Feist, produced by Pete Smith.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
Did you know that ten pin bowling shoes have one rubber sole and one leather one? Well that’s just one of the plethora of explanatory comments we learn from Pete Smith in this idiots guide to the intricacies of the bowling alley. Thanks to the assistance of local expert Andy Varipapa, we learn a little of the technique involved in keeping the ball out of the gutter as it hurtles along towards the pins, too.…
Reviewed on June 27, 2025
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The main cast of Strikes and Spares (1934) includes Pete Smith, Andy Varipapa, Buster Brodie and Ray Turner. The film was directed by Felix E. Feist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Strikes and Spares was released on October 20, 1934 and runs for 8m.
Strikes and Spares (1934) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
