Pete Smith Movies

The first part of this short is a "Metrophony" newsreel. It contains actual newsreel footage with humorous commentary (e.g., a flotilla of gondolas...

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

This short film shows U.S. Marines in training at a number of unidentified bases, with a focus on hand-to-hand combat.

In this Pete Smith Specialties short, two professional dancers beautifully demonstrate the rumba and conga while actors humorously display some...

Pete Smith narrates some of the most spectacular college football plays from the 1940 season.

Pete Smith tells the story of 'Sparky', a German shepherd dog trained to lead his blind master, a country doctor who lost his sight in a fire, and...

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

This short film focuses on how racehorses are trained.

This comedic Pete Smith Specialty short examines the folly of using "home remedies" for various ills.

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

An examination of the history of anesthesia, from ancient Egyptian times to contemporary times.

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

This Pete Smith Specialty short showcases former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer with various sparring partners in the ring. Slow motion is used...

A dog accused of murdering sheep is brought to trial.

In this Pete Smith Specialty comedic short, we see various ways a wife may unintentionally hold her husband back.

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

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...

Romance of Radium is a 1937 American short film directed by Jacques Tourneur, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This short film tells the story of...

The Green Bay Packers teach football tips.

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