Pete Smith Movies

It's Thanksgiving. Newlywed husband Abner Poodlebean faces the turkey his wife has prepared: she wants him to carve it at the table in front of her...

In this short film, champion fisherman Ernie St. Claire tries to catch a large salmon in Oregon's Rogue River.

A short film showing the Irish contact sport known as hurling, which is similar to, but much rougher than, American football.

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...

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

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.

The Green Bay Packers teach football tips.

Modern meteorology and a hard-working government weather team put their science and organization to work as a cold front moves from Alaska toward the...

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

This Pete Smith Specialty showcases a group called the Water Bugs. Its members devise new ways to experience thrills on the waters of California...

A humorous look at some typical housework troubles that may arise. A Pete Smith Specialty short.

A man writes a check for $1,000 to cover a gambling debt. The problem is that he doesn't have enough money in his bank account to cover it. The check...

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

This MGM Oddity features the 1933 National Football League champion Chicago Bears. The team demonstrates various plays, which are shown first in real...

Choreographer Dave Gould and his students demonstrate various tap dancing steps. Also featured are an adagio and Russian sword dancers.

A dog accused of murdering sheep is brought to trial.

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a raccoon spends the night looking for food for his family. After his encounters with a skunk, a frog, and a...

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 showcasing athletic stunts.

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, answers are sought regarding some things people may have wondered about.