Pete Smith Movies

Demonstrates how accidents happen when proper safety devices are neglected.

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 Sports Parade series entry follows the life of Dixie Dan, a harness racehorse, from birth through age three.

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...

A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.

Swing High is a 1932 American Pre-Code short documentary film directed by Jack Cummings. In 1932, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th...

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

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

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

This Sports Champions entry visits a rodeo and highlights the three main events: bronco busting, bull riding, and bull-dogging steers.

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a series of vignettes illustrate some ways that mothers-in-law irritate, and/or cause problems for, their...

A 3-D short subject in which the narrator goes to a creepy old house in search of his missing aunt. There he encounters the Frankenstein monster, a...

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, women battle for bargains in a department store.

1938 short film starring Prudence Penny.

This short film takes a look through a microscope's lens at insect life.

In this Pete Smith Specialties short, two professional dancers beautifully demonstrate the rumba and conga while actors humorously display some...

An examination of the role played by dogs over the years in scientific research.

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

This short film focuses on a day in the life of a Hollywood talent scout assigned to cast animals.

A demonstration of trick shots by champion bowler Andy Varipapa.