Dave O'Brien Movies

  • 1946
    Sure Cures

    Sure Cures

    Sure Cures

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

    Sure Cures
  • 1955
    Just What I Needed

    Just What I Needed

    Just What I Needed

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

    Just What I Needed
  • 1947
    Surfboard Rhythm

    Surfboard Rhythm

    Surfboard Rhythm

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    A Pete Smith Specialty.

    Surfboard Rhythm
  • 1949
    Super Cue Men

    Super Cue Men

    Super Cue Men

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    Pete Smith special about billiard.

    Super Cue Men
  • 1952
    Reducing

    Reducing

    Reducing

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    Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony...

    Reducing
  • 1942
    What About Daddy?

    What About Daddy?

    What About Daddy?

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    The trials and tribulations of a husband as his pregnant wife gets closer to the delivery date.

    What About Daddy?
  • 1953
    Things We Can Do Without

    Things We Can Do Without

    Things We Can Do Without

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

    Things We Can Do Without
  • 1953
    The Mosconi Story

    The Mosconi Story

    The Mosconi Story

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    Tells the story of young Willie Mosconi. From growing up with his father's pool hall downstairs to his first US Championship.

    The Mosconi Story
  • 1947
    Have You Ever Wondered?

    Have You Ever Wondered?

    Have You Ever Wondered?

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    In this Pete Smith Specialty short, answers are sought regarding some things people may have wondered about.

    Have You Ever Wondered?
  • 1954
    Out for Fun

    Out for Fun

    Out for Fun

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    A tense businessman seeks to find a relaxing pastime but proves himself inept at golf, duck-hunting, and model plane building.

    Out for Fun
  • 1947
    Football Thrills No. 10

    Football Thrills No. 10

    Football Thrills No. 10

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    A Pete Smith Specialty. The annual compendium of highlights from last season's major intercollegiate gridiron classics.

    Football Thrills No. 10
  • 1949
    Those Good Old Days

    Those Good Old Days

    Those Good Old Days

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    Life in mid-century America is humorously compared to life at the turn of the century. Subject covered are keeping accurate time, proposing marriage,...

    Those Good Old Days
  • 1950
    Pest Control

    Pest Control

    Pest Control

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    In this "Pete Smith Specialty Short," advice is given on how to deal with certain common pests.

    Pest Control