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,...

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...

This humorous short film shows various species of tropical fish at the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco, California.

In this "Pete Smith Specialty Short," advice is given on how to deal with certain common pests.

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

This Pete Smith Specialty showcases a group called the Water Bugs. Its members devise new ways to experience thrills on the waters of California...

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

A Pete Smith Specialty. Classic high spots from last year's football landmarks.

This short features professional bowler Andy Varipapa. He first shows the correct way to grip a bowling ball and the proper form for delivering the...

This comedy short contains a "Wotaphony" newsreel and a short film from Super-Stupid Pictures entitled "The Downfall of Thaddeus G. Blotto, Esq." As...

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

This short film focuses on how racehorses are trained.

A ten-minute short starring Hollywood producer Pete Smith.

This Pete Smith Specialty is a humorous look at a student's first flying lesson, in a propeller-driven biplane.

A boogie-woogie piano introduces what purports to be a jitterbug lesson, starring prize winner Arthur Walsh, his partner, and then later various...

A man looks at stacks of canisters of film on shelves. He pulls out a few to show real-life events caught on camera. He pulls out spools of film that...

A Pete Smith Specialty. Chef Prudence Penny gives hints on cooking.

Demonstrates how accidents happen when proper safety devices are neglected.

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

Filmmaker Pete Smith is very protective of the trophies and other mementos associated with his films that are located in his office at the studio,...