Pete Smith Movies

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

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.

1938 short film starring Prudence Penny.

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

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a new father experiences the trials and tribulations of fatherhood.

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

The Green Bay Packers teach football tips.

This Pete Smith Specialty offers a look at Marineland of Florida, featuring the various marine life on display there.

Wild bears that bother livestock are captured with ropes and shipped to zoos.

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

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...

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

In this short, Pete Smith provides comedic narration over silent film footage.

A look at colorful (and mostly imported) birds, ranging in size from hummingbirds to storks.

A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.

An examination of the role played by dogs over the years in scientific research.

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

A boogie-woogie piano introduces what purports to be a jitterbug lesson, starring prize winner Arthur Walsh, his partner, and then later various...

A Pete Smith Specialty. Chef Prudence Penny gives hints on cooking.

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