Pete Smith Movies

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

With Pete Smith providing dry off-screen commentary, we watch some serious fishing: a marlin caught near Catalina, a hammerhead shark caught then...

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

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

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

Wartime housekeeping tips by a home-economics pro who comes to the aid of a bumbling, vertically challenged husband and his statuesque bride.

A Pete Smith Specialty explaining the finer points of meat carving, shown by an expert.

A few different methods that are supposed to help with memorization are presented

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

A little dog must learn to become friends with a big dog.

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

Pete Smith special about billiard.

An exmination of the sport of championship diving.

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

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

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

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 demonstration of trick shots by champion bowler Andy Varipapa.

Pete Smith takes a humorous look at the wildlife that lives among the California redwoods.

A "Pete Smith Specialty" short that looks at legendary movie stuntman Harry Woolman planning and rehearsing stunts for films.