Movie Pests
Synopsis
This Pete Smith Specialty short takes a humorous look at the inconsiderate pests whose annoying habits make enjoying a movie impossible.
Top Cast
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Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
William Bailey
Man Whose Foot Gets Stepped On (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Man Whose Hat Gets Sat On (uncredited)
Ben Hall
Man Next to Peanut-Eating Pest (uncredited)
May McAvoy
Woman Whose Vision Gets Blocked (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
Feet-in-the-Aisle Pest
Harry Parke
Peanut-Eating Pest (uncredited)
Celia Travers
Woman-with-Big-Hat Pest (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Mr. Peek-a-Boo (uncredited)
Jacqueline White
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Parke, Joe Ansen
- Original Title
- Movie Pests
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
Harry Parke, Joe Ansen
Jackson Rose
Philip W. Anderson
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
Harry Parke
Writer
Joe Ansen
Writer
Pete Smith
Producer
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Pests
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What is Movie Pests about?
This Pete Smith Specialty short takes a humorous look at the inconsiderate pests whose annoying habits make enjoying a movie impossible.
Who directed Movie Pests?
Movie Pests was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Movie Pests?
The principal cast of Movie Pests includes Pete Smith, William Bailey, Margaret Bert, Heinie Conklin, Ben Hall.
When was Movie Pests released and how long is it?
Movie Pests was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 11m.