Pete Smith Movies

  • 1942
    Victory Quiz

    Victory Quiz

    Victory Quiz

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    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.

    Victory Quiz
  • 1953
    Dogs 'n Ducks

    Dogs 'n Ducks

    Dogs 'n Ducks

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

    Dogs 'n Ducks
  • 1948
    You Can't Win

    You Can't Win

    You Can't Win

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    In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short film, a homeowner experiences a series of mishaps while taking a day off from the office.

    You Can't Win
  • 1947
    Surfboard Rhythm

    Surfboard Rhythm

    Surfboard Rhythm

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    A Pete Smith Specialty.

    Surfboard Rhythm
  • 1932
    Desert Regatta

    Desert Regatta

    Desert Regatta

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    In this Sports Champions entry, power boat racers use specially designed outboard motor boats in a race on California's Salton Sea.

    Desert Regatta
  • 1949
    Water Trix

    Water Trix

    Water Trix

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    In this Pete Smith Specialty, cameraman Charles T. Trego films water skiing champion Preston Petersen, as he and two unnamed female skiers perform...

    Water Trix
  • 1942
    Acro-Batty

    Acro-Batty

    Acro-Batty

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

    Acro-Batty
  • 1940
    Social Sea Lions

    Social Sea Lions

    Social Sea Lions

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    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.

    Social Sea Lions
  • 1948
    Bowling Tricks

    Bowling Tricks

    Bowling Tricks

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    A demonstration of trick shots by champion bowler Andy Varipapa.

    Bowling Tricks
  • 1949
    Super Cue Men

    Super Cue Men

    Super Cue Men

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    Pete Smith special about billiard.

    Super Cue Men
  • 1955
    Animals in Action

    Animals in Action

    Animals in Action

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    The profession of capturing animals in action on celluloid is both an art and science. Some of the most exciting footage can be obtained in different...

    Animals in Action
  • 1939
    Marine Circus

    Marine Circus

    Marine Circus

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

    Marine Circus
  • 1950
    Curious Contests

    Curious Contests

    Curious Contests

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    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...

    Curious Contests
  • 1943
    Water Wisdom

    Water Wisdom

    Water Wisdom

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

    Water Wisdom
  • 1943
    Fala: The President's Dog

    Fala: The President's Dog

    Fala: The President's Dog

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    Fala was the famous Scotch Terrier owned by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his last two presidential terms.

    Fala: The President's Dog
  • 1950
    Crashing the Movies

    Crashing the Movies

    Crashing the Movies

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    This Pete Smith Specialty short shows newsreel clips of people performing strange stunts. Among those featured are a motorcyclist driving through a...

    Crashing the Movies
  • 1940
    Maintain the Right

    Maintain the Right

    Maintain the Right

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    Under Pete's Smith's narration, this one-reeler tells the story of the training of three new recruits in the Canadian Northwest Mounted. When they...

    Maintain the Right
  • 1935
    Water Sports

    Water Sports

    Water Sports

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    This short film showcases water sports activities such as sailboat racing and surfboard riding, including Christian Peterson doing a human surfboard...

    Water Sports
  • 1938
    Man's Greatest Friend

    Man's Greatest Friend

    Man's Greatest Friend

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

    Man's Greatest Friend
  • 1934
    Goofy Movies Number Six

    Goofy Movies Number Six

    Goofy Movies Number Six

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    A comic short filled with fake news and a fake movie trailer made up of clips from silent movies.

    Goofy Movies Number Six