Comedy · United States of America · 1953 · 9m

Things We Can Do Without

Things We Can Do Without poster
Director
Dave O'Brien
Cast
Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) Dave O'Brien as Thaddeus E. Thud III Dorothy Short as Mrs. Thud (uncredited)
Crew
Robert H. Planck — Director of Photography Joseph Dietrick — Editor Dave O'Brien — Screenplay Joe Ansen — Screenplay Joe Ansen — Story Dave O'Brien — Story
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
short film
Key Collaborators
Dave O'Brien Director Robert H. Planck Director of Photography Joseph Dietrick Editor Dave O'Brien Screenplay Joe Ansen Screenplay Joe Ansen Story Dave O'Brien Story Pete Smith Producer
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