Casey is Mudville's celebrated baseball star and leading hitter, but away from the field his coarse, clumsy manner leaves him few admirers. He lives with his sister and brother-in-law and is devoted to his young niece. After injuring his hands, he misses a game; later he strikes out in the decisive contest when distracted by concern for his niece, then leaves Mudville in disgrace.
A declining traveling Shakespearean actor who protects the injured trapeze artist by posing as her father. He confesses the truth to her fiancé and is fatally shot by Stoner at the wedding, delivering a final performative death scene.
DeWolf Hopper Sr. has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Casey at the Bat, Don Quixote, For Two Cents. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
