Pete Smith Movies

This Pete Smith Specialty shows water-safety and life-saving techniques taught by the American Red Cross to advanced swimmers.

A boy trains his new golden retriever for duck retrieving competition, much to the chagrin of his first dog, a lovable but untrained mutt.

An examination of the problem of the house guest who has overstayed is welcome, and how to get rid of him.

Frank Morgan is hired to put together a movie using odds and ends from the MGM vaults. He does so by splicing together a string of completely...

This serious Pete Smith Specialty series entry encourages industry to hire people with disabilities to help with the war effort. As a boy, Ben Helwig...

This comedic Pete Smith Specialty short examines the folly of using "home remedies" for various ills.

Demonstrates how accidents happen when proper safety devices are neglected.

A man writes a check for $1,000 to cover a gambling debt. The problem is that he doesn't have enough money in his bank account to cover it. The check...

This short film highlights the odd 1930s fad of playing baseball while riding donkeys.

This Pete Smith Specialty comedic short details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness.

This Pete Smith Specialty offers a look at Marineland of Florida, featuring the various marine life on display there.

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.

This Pete Smith Specialty short showcases former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer with various sparring partners in the ring. Slow motion is used...

After their mother remarries, two brothers cause chaos at their Aunt's home.

Choreographer Dave Gould and his students demonstrate various tap dancing steps. Also featured are an adagio and Russian sword dancers.

A humorous look at some typical housework troubles that may arise. A Pete Smith Specialty short.

This short film focuses on a group of lifeguards from a Southern California beach during the off season.

This humorous short film shows how carelessness and accidents can harm the war effort, and steps on how to avoid them.

Five years after he narrated STRIKES AND SPARES, Pete Smith returns to the subject of bowling with two pros: Andy Varipapa, who threw some trick...

Highlights the fast-paced and dangerous world of professional auto racing.