Film Antics

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

Straight Boys

Ben has erotic feelings for his roommate. Currently they are the best of friends but his roommate seems oblivious to the sexual nature of Ben's feelings. Should he just be honest with him?

Musiquiz

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we take a music quiz, plus survey various unusual musical instruments.

The Fall Guy

In this final entry in the Pete Smith Specialty series, Smith pays tribute to actor and stuntman Dave O'Brien, who took many falls and spills (and upon whom objects fell) when he played hapless characters throughout the series. Under the pseudonym "David Barclay", O'Brien also directed many of the Specialties. Clips from previous films highlight O'Brien's work.

Camera Sleuth

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we see how real-life investigator Jo Goggin used a motion picture surveillance camera to gather evidence and disprove a fraudulent insurance claim.

A Wife's Life

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

Treasures from Trash

This short film presents an unusual Beverly Hills store called the Patio Shop, where trash is turned into art.

Diamond Demon

The unusual talents of Johnny Price, a minor league baseball pitcher and trick artist, are showcased in this Pete Smith Specialty. Among other talents, Mr. Price can throw two (and, in certain situations three) baseballs simultaneously to different people. The catchers can be side by side, with one high and one low, or standing on the pitcher's mound and second base while Price throws the ball from the catcher's position. He can even perform these feats while suspended upside-down.

Reducing

Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony of enduring the dieting and weight-losing programs and exercises is compounded by the usual food-and-sweets temptations.

I Love My Husband, But!

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

Ice Aces

This Pete Smith Specialty short provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Ice Capades practices with ice skating favorites of the time.

Do Someone a Favor!

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a friendly do-gooder's good deeds backfire.

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?

Let's Cogitate

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

Just What I Needed

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

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.

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.

Ain't It Aggravatin'

This comedic short looks at human foibles that lead to major aggravations.

Wrong Way Butch

This Pete Smith Specialty short was produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor. Using humor, it shows what can happen when tools and machinery are misused and safety warnings are ignored.

I Love My Mother-In-Law But...

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a series of vignettes illustrate some ways that mothers-in-law irritate, and/or cause problems for, their son-in-law.