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Things We Can Do Without

Things We Can Do Without

Genres

Comedy

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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 than the progress is worth.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

05 December 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Thaddeus E. Thud III

Dorothy Short

Dorothy Short

Mrs. Thud (uncredited)

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