Water Wisdom

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

Water Trix

In this Pete Smith Specialty, cameraman Charles T. Trego films water skiing champion Preston Petersen, as he and two unnamed female skiers perform various tricks and feats of skill in their sport.

Sportsman's Memories

Filmmaker Pete Smith is very protective of the trophies and other mementos associated with his films that are located in his office at the studio, but knows that Joe Funk, the studio custodian who cleans his office, is the one who is always fussing around with those mementos. As Joe fiddles around with those mementos on this specific occasion, Pete recalls the films and incidents associated with those items, most which are related to sporting events.

Did'ja Know?

This short looks at the following questions: How would you act as an expectant father? How many greeting cards are sold in the USA each year? Why do indoor radiators make that pounding noise? Why do mammals yawn?

Goofy Movies Number Two

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

Let's Cogitate

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

Let's Talk Turkey

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 scowling family, and Abner has no idea how to proceed. The film's narrator has us cut away to the kitchen of chef M.O. Cullen who demonstrates the proper way to carve the bird, spoon out the stuffing, and lay out the platter. Back to Abner, who's missed Cullen's lesson, so he makes a fine mess. Can this marriage survive?

Lions on the Loose

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, two lion cubs escape from the zoo and go on an adventure.

Just What I Needed

Harry Horseknuckle tries to figure out what to do with some strange and unwanted gifts.

Studio Visit

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

Microscopic Mysteries

This short film takes a look through a microscope's lens at insect life.

Fish Tales

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

I Love My Wife BUT!

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a husband endures the trials of being married to a wife with irritating traits.

Desert Regatta

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

The Domineering Male

This Pete Smith Specialty short looks at the notion that a man chases a woman till he catches her. Who's really chasing whom?

Angel in Green

While a group of Special Forces train a village to defend itself against Terrorists, the Captain of the group locks horns with the resident America Nun, who seems to be slightly better at everything that he is good at.

Things We Can Do Without

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

Trained Hoofs

This short film focuses on how racehorses are trained.

Strikes and Spares

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 ball down the alley. He then performs several trick shots.

Gettin' Glamour

This Pete Smith Specialty comedic short details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness.