Curious Contests
Synopsis
This Pete Smith Specialty shows newsreel footage events that live up to the title. They include, among others, a diaper derby (the father who puts a diaper on his child fastest wins), a fireman's ball (two teams of fire fighters use high-pressure water hoses to move a large ball to score goals), and a basket race (men run a footrace while balancing a "tower" of ten baskets on their heads).
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November 11, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Ansen, Don Brodie
- Original Title
- Curious Contests
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Ansen, Don Brodie
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Ansen
Writer
Don Brodie
Writer
Pete Smith
Producer
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
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 Curious Contests about?
This Pete Smith Specialty shows newsreel footage events that live up to the title. They include, among others, a diaper derby (the father who puts a diaper on his child fastest wins), a fireman's ball (two teams of fire fighters use high-pressure water hoses to move a large ball to score goals), and a basket race (men run a footrace while balancing a "tower" of ten baskets on their heads).
Who directed Curious Contests?
Curious Contests was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Curious Contests?
The principal cast of Curious Contests includes Pete Smith.
When was Curious Contests released and how long is it?
Curious Contests was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curious Contests?
Curious Contests holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).