Pete Smith Movies

Life in mid-century America is humorously compared to life at the turn of the century. Subject covered are keeping accurate time, proposing marriage,...

A series of questions testing one's knowledge of fun facts about horses and equestrian in general are asked. The questions deal with horse age and...

Pete Smith narrates some of the most spectacular college football plays from the 1940 season.

Questions and answers on various subjects, from Lady Godiva to the Panama Canal.

Pete Smith tells the story of 'Sparky', a German shepherd dog trained to lead his blind master, a country doctor who lost his sight in a fire, and...

Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony...

This short looks at the sport of rock climbing. A team of three men ascend a rock wall on Southern California's Tahquitz Rock (also known as Lily...

It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her...

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...

In this short film, champion fisherman Ernie St. Claire tries to catch a large salmon in Oregon's Rogue River.

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a new father experiences the trials and tribulations of fatherhood.

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short film, a homeowner experiences a series of mishaps while taking a day off from the office.

Humorous look at fantasy gadgets like ketchup in a tube, tilting book shelves, etc.

This comedic short looks at human foibles that lead to major aggravations.

This short film presents an unusual Beverly Hills store called the Patio Shop, where trash is turned into art.

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

Trader Hound, a dog who walks upright, wears human clothes, and speaks English, is in darkest Africa with a young sheik who is looking for adventure....

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, Dr. Harold E. Edgerton demonstrates stroboscopic photography, which he helped develop. This process allows us to...

A Pete Smith Specialty. The annual compendium of highlights from last season's major intercollegiate gridiron classics.

Tells the story of young Willie Mosconi. From growing up with his father's pool hall downstairs to his first US Championship.