Things We Can Do Without
Synopsis
A Pete Smith Specialty shorts series entry. Dave demonstrates a variety of household items and furniture which, while modern, is much more trouble than the progress is worth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave O'Brien, Joe Ansen
- Original Title
- Things We Can Do Without
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien, Joe Ansen
Robert H. Planck
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Dave O'Brien
Screenplay
Dave O'Brien
Director
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Joe Ansen
Screenplay
Pete Smith
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Things We Can Do Without
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What is Things We Can Do Without about?
A Pete Smith Specialty shorts series entry. Dave demonstrates a variety of household items and furniture which, while modern, is much more trouble than the progress is worth.
Who directed Things We Can Do Without?
Things We Can Do Without was directed by Dave O'Brien.
Who stars in Things We Can Do Without?
The principal cast of Things We Can Do Without includes Pete Smith, Dave O'Brien, Dorothy Short.
When was Things We Can Do Without released and how long is it?
Things We Can Do Without was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 9m.