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The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

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Comedy

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In this final entry in the Pete Smith Specialty series, Smith pays tribute to actor and stuntman Dave O'Brien, who took many falls and spills (and upon whom objects fell) when he played hapless characters throughout the series. Under the pseudonym "David Barclay", O'Brien also directed many of the Specialties. Clips from previous films highlight O'Brien's work.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

04 June 1955

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Himself as Various Characters (archive footage)

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