Pete Smith Movies

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

The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.

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.

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...

The unusual talents of Johnny Price, a minor league baseball pitcher and trick artist, are showcased in this Pete Smith Specialty. Among other...

A "Pete Smith Specialty" - a fairly serious look at radio hams in the usual jokey format. Shows aircraft using morse code.

This humorous Pete Smith Specialty short looks around various studios on a film lot.

This short film presents several athletes preparing for the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

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

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

In this Pete Smith Speciality, the audience is asked a series of multiple-choice questions on various subjects.

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

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

Trader Hound, a dog who walks upright, wears human clothes, and speaks English, is in darkest Africa with a young sheik who is looking for adventure....

Beautiful women allow men to crack whips and throw horseshoes at their heads.

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...

In this short, members of the California Water Bugs club demonstrate new ways to get thrills when water skiing.

A dog accused of murdering sheep is brought to trial.

An exmination of the sport of championship diving.

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...