Around the Bases Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

Around the Bases Ending Explained: Restricted to his room at college Ed sneaks out dressed as a girl attracting the attention of Don until he discovers Ed is not a girl and the two get into a fight. Directed by Wesley Ruggles, this 1927 comedy film stars George J. Lewis (Ed Benson), alongside Dorothy Gulliver as June Maxwell, Eddie Phillips as Don Trent, Hayden Stevenson as Coach Tom Jones. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of Around the Bases?

Restricted to his room at college Ed sneaks out dressed as a girl attracting the attention of Don until he discovers Ed is not a girl and the two get into a fight. Their trainer, Tom, catches his two-star baseball men fighting and breaks benches Ed. The Calford team is up against a strong rival college and Don tricks Ed out of the honor of pitching. For eight innings Calford does well, until Don "blows up," and Ed gets back into the game and wins.

Wesley Ruggles's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on George J. Lewis (Ed Benson)'s journey. Their trainer, Tom, catches his two-star baseball men fighting and breaks benches Ed.

How Does George J. Lewis (Ed Benson)'s Story End?

George J. Lewis: George J. Lewis's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Wesley Ruggles delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 20m runtime.
Dorothy Gulliver (June Maxwell): Dorothy Gulliver's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Eddie Phillips (Don Trent): Eddie Phillips's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Around the Bases Mean?

Around the Bases concludes with Wesley Ruggles reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with George J. Lewis leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.