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.
Acting
Dave O'Brien's silent-era physical comedy chops in full destructive force.
Writing
Pete Smith's narrator commentary—sarcastic grandpa energy before it was cool.
Practical Effects
Genuine 1950s gadgets meeting their violent demise, no CGI required.
Director
Dave O'Brien
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of over 200 'Pete Smith Specialties' produced by MGM from 1935-1955, making it one of the longest-running short series in Hollywood history.
Dave O'Brien was a B-movie regular who found his calling as the perpetually injured everyman in these shorts—basically the 1950s version of a viral fail compilation star.
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