Wrong Way Butch (1950)
Overview
This Pete Smith Specialty short was produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor. Using humor, it shows what can happen when tools and machinery are misused and safety warnings are ignored.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.799 |
Directed By
Dave O'Brien
Crew
Dave O'Brien
Julian Harmon
Pete Smith
Julian Harmon
Harry McAfee
Joseph Dietrick
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien
Harold Lipstein
TOP CAST
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
Dave O'Brien
Butch
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