- Interspersed with sufficient comedy to make it interesting to those who have no particular interest in the game, this subject very neatly demonstrates, and reveals the historical background about, the new sports fad known as badminton.
- This Vitaphone short has Hugh Herbert tossing in some comedy lines while Walter Pidgeon relates the history of the new-fad (in 1936) game of Badminton. Ace badminton players Bill Hurley and George F. (Jess) Willard, not to be confused with boxer Jess Willard, play the fast-and-furious game.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
- Interspersed with sufficient comedy to make it interesting to those who have no particular interest in the game, this subject very neatly demonstrates, and reveals the historical background about, the new sports fad known as badminton. The game is on the order of tennis, but many times faster and more exciting. Walter Pidgeon does a good job in explaining the game, with Hugh Herbert stooging opposite him for comedy relief. George F. Willard, leading exponent of the sport in this country, and Bill Hurley, another expert, supply the action, playing a number of speedy rounds.
- How Badminton really should be played is demonstrated in this featurette. George F. Willard, national professional champion, and Cliff Sawyer, also a ranking star, give an exhibition before the camera which is thrilling even to those who have never seen a shuttle-cock, the official name for the "ball" used in play.
- An explanation of the world's fastest net game and a brief discussion of its history accompany an exhibition match in which champions George F. Willard and Cliff Sawyer brilliantly demonstrate correct timing, fast foot work and accurate placement.
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