Headin' Home is a 1920 silent sports biopic directed by Lawrence C. Windom. The film attempts to create a fictionalized mythology surrounding the life of baseball legend Babe Ruth, who stars as himself. The story portrays Ruth as a country boy with a loving home life, contrasting with his real-life upbringing in Baltimore. In the film, Ruth discovers his talent for baseball after hitting a towering home run, leading to his rise to fame in the big leagues. With shades of humor, drama, and sports action, the film offers an early cinematic glimpse into the persona of Babe Ruth.
Credits: Director: Lawrence C. Windom Producer: William Shea, Herbert H. Yudkin Starring: Babe Ruth, Ruth Taylor, William Sheer, Margaret Seddon Screenplay: Arthur "Bugs" Baer, Earle Browne Cinematography: Ollie Leach
