Wrong Way Butch
Synopsis
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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September 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Harmon, Dave O'Brien
- Original Title
- Wrong Way Butch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave O'Brien
Julian Harmon, Dave O'Brien
Harold Lipstein
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Dave O'Brien
Director
Pete Smith
Producer
Julian Harmon
Screenplay
Dave O'Brien
Screenplay
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Wrong Way Butch about?
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.
Who directed Wrong Way Butch?
Wrong Way Butch was directed by Dave O'Brien.
Who stars in Wrong Way Butch?
The principal cast of Wrong Way Butch includes Pete Smith, Dave O'Brien.
When was Wrong Way Butch released and how long is it?
Wrong Way Butch was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wrong Way Butch?
Wrong Way Butch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).