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Things We Can Do Without

7.319539mMovieComedy

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.

DirectorDave O'Brien
WritersDave O'Brien·Joe Ansen
ProducerPete Smith

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Cast · Directed by Dave O'Brien

PSPete Smith
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
DODave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien
Thaddeus E. Thud III
DSDorothy Short
Dorothy Short
Mrs. Thud (uncredited)

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