
Reducing
Synopsis
Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony of enduring the dieting and weight-losing programs and exercises is compounded by the usual food-and-sweets temptations.
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March 22, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave O'Brien, Arthur Marx
- Original Title
- Reducing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien, Arthur Marx
Walter Lundin
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Dave O'Brien
Director
Dave O'Brien
Screenplay
Arthur Marx
Screenplay
Pete Smith
Producer
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reducing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reducing about?
Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony of enduring the dieting and weight-losing programs and exercises is compounded by the usual food-and-sweets temptations.
Who directed Reducing?
Reducing was directed by Dave O'Brien.
Who stars in Reducing?
The principal cast of Reducing includes Pete Smith, Maxine Gates, Dave O'Brien.
When was Reducing released and how long is it?
Reducing was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 8m.




















