Seeing Hands
Synopsis
This serious Pete Smith Specialty series entry encourages industry to hire people with disabilities to help with the war effort. As a boy, Ben Helwig was blinded in an accident while playing baseball. He eventually acquired a guide dog and now works in a defense plant.
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Pete Smith
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Russell Gleason
Ben Helwig (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Ben's Mother (uncredited)
William Bishop
Man Pulling Lamp Cord (uncredited)
Robert Frazer
John Downin (uncredited)
George McFarland
Fatty, Boy Leading Initiation (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunther von Fritsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Ansen
- Original Score
- Max Terr
- Original Title
- Seeing Hands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunther von Fritsch
Joe Ansen
Max Terr
Lester White
Philip W. Anderson
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Gunther von Fritsch
Director
Joe Ansen
Writer
Pete Smith
Producer
Lester White
Director of Photography
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing Hands
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What is Seeing Hands about?
This serious Pete Smith Specialty series entry encourages industry to hire people with disabilities to help with the war effort. As a boy, Ben Helwig was blinded in an accident while playing baseball. He eventually acquired a guide dog and now works in a defense plant.
Who directed Seeing Hands?
Seeing Hands was directed by Gunther von Fritsch.
Who stars in Seeing Hands?
The principal cast of Seeing Hands includes Pete Smith, Russell Gleason, Barbara Bedford, William Bishop, Robert Frazer.
When was Seeing Hands released and how long is it?
Seeing Hands was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Seeing Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seeing Hands was composed by Max Terr.