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Seeing Hands

6.3194311mMovieWarDrama

This serious Pete Smith Specialty series entry encourages industry to hire people with disabilities to help with the war effort. As a boy, Ben Helwig was blinded in an accident while playing baseball. He eventually acquired a guide dog and now works in a defense plant.

DirectorGunther von Fritsch
WriterJoe Ansen
ProducerPete Smith

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Cast · Directed by Gunther von Fritsch

PSPete Smith
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
RGRussell Gleason
Russell Gleason
Ben Helwig (uncredited)
BBBarbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Ben's Mother (uncredited)
WBWilliam Bishop
William Bishop
Man Pulling Lamp Cord (uncredited)
RFRobert Frazer
Robert Frazer
John Downin (uncredited)
GMGeorge McFarland
George McFarland
Fatty, Boy Leading Initiation (uncredited)

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Seeing Hands — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Seeing Hands?

Seeing Hands isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Seeing Hands on Netflix?

No, Seeing Hands is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Seeing Hands on Amazon Prime Video?

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Seeing Hands isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Seeing Hands?

Seeing Hands hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 21, 1943. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.