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5.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19528mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Dave O'Brien

Screenplay & Story

Dave O'Brien, Arthur Marx

Director of Photography

Walter Lundin

Film Editing

Joseph Dietrick

Producers

Pete Smith

Department Leadership Roster

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Director

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Screenplay

Arthur Marx

Screenplay

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Producer

Joseph Dietrick

Editor

Walter Lundin

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Reducing.

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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.