Pete Smith Movies

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

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

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

This Pete Smith Specialty shows newsreel footage events that live up to the title. They include, among others, a diaper derby (the father who puts a...

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

Narrator Pete Smith talks about the different kinds of neighbors that can be pests, and how to deal with them.

The unusual talents of Johnny Price, a minor league baseball pitcher and trick artist, are showcased in this Pete Smith Specialty. Among other...

Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the...

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

A Pete Smith Specialty. A documentary that explains the answers to questions about Portuguese man-of-war fish and the Rosetta Stone, among others.

The trials and tribulations of a husband as his pregnant wife gets closer to the delivery date.

This "Pete Smith Specialty" features narrated clips of acrobats and stunt performers who earn their living in unusual and exciting ways.

This Pete Smith Specialty showcases the Cristiani Family, a circus act. They mount and dismount moving horses and perform acrobatic feats while...

A humorous look at various circus and other acrobatic feats. One of the "Pete Smith Specialties" produced and narrated by "A Smith named Pete."

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

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 demonstration of trick shots by champion bowler Andy Varipapa.

A short film showing the Irish contact sport known as hurling, which is similar to, but much rougher than, American football.

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...

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