15 Sep 1914
Making a Convert
A short public service film warning people in New Jersey to stay out of the way of oncoming streetcars. The message is framed in a cute romantic comedy.
Wrong Way Butch
This Pete Smith Specialty short was produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor. Using humor, it shows what can happen when tools and machinery are misused and safety warnings are ignored.
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Pete Smith Narrator (voice)
Dave O'Brien Butch
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