Pete Smith Filmes

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara is a 1935 American comedy short film directed by Louis Lewyn. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy...

A satire on movie newsreels combines with humorous narration of silent screen footage in this one reel comedy short.

An attempt to explain the economic cycle of inflation and unemployment.

Short film covering a variety of topics that folks may have wondered about.

Another in the long series of "Pete Smith" shorts from M-G-M in which William Newell meets and falls in love with Sally Payne, and begins to budget...

In this final entry in the Pete Smith Specialty series, Smith pays tribute to actor and stuntman Dave O'Brien, who took many falls and spills (and...

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

A Pete Smith Specialty shorts series entry. Dave demonstrates a variety of household items and furniture which, while modern, is much more trouble...

A humorous history of the bicycle since 1819.

A tense businessman seeks to find a relaxing pastime but proves himself inept at golf, duck-hunting, and model plane building.

This Pete Smith Specialty short was produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor. Using humor, it shows what can happen when tools and...

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

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

A "Pete Smith Specialty". Three sea lions gatecrash the kitchen of a beach house, steal some goodies, then go on to cause chaos at the party.

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

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we see how real-life investigator Jo Goggin used a motion picture surveillance camera to gather evidence and...

A short film where viewers are given 10 or 15 seconds to answer questions about the United States and its involvement in World War II.

An amusing short film that looks at human and animal babies.

A look at colorful (and mostly imported) birds, ranging in size from hummingbirds to storks.

A demonstration of trick shots by champion bowler Andy Varipapa.