Joseph Dietrick

Most Popular Joseph Dietrick Trailers

Total trailers found: 36

You Can't Win Trailer (1948)

29 May 1948

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short film, a homeowner experiences a series of mishaps while taking a day off from the office.

Bargain Madness Trailer (1951)

04 July 1951

In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, women battle for bargains in a department store.

Soaring Stars Trailer (1942)

25 April 1942

Two autograph hounds attend an air show at Santa Anita racetrack.

3D Jamboree Trailer (1956)

16 June 1956

3D film showcasing the Mousketeers, produced for the Disneyland Resort.

Did'ja Know? Trailer (1950)

06 May 1950

This short looks at the following questions: How would you act as an expectant father? How many greeting cards are sold in the USA each year?

Sure Cures Trailer (1946)

02 November 1946

This comedic Pete Smith Specialty short examines the folly of using "home remedies" for various ills.

I Love My Husband, But! Trailer (1946)

07 December 1946

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a wife endures the trials of being married to a husband with traits that drive her crazy.

Do Someone a Favor! Trailer (1954)

10 April 1954

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a friendly do-gooder's good deeds backfire.

I Love My Mother-In-Law But... Trailer (1948)

07 February 1948

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a series of vignettes illustrate some ways that mothers-in-law irritate, and/or cause problems for, their son-in-law.

Let's Cogitate Trailer (1948)

25 December 1948

Short film covering a variety of topics that folks may have wondered about.

Things We Can Do Without Trailer (1953)

05 December 1953

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.

Ain't It Aggravatin' Trailer (1954)

06 February 1954

This comedic short looks at human foibles that lead to major aggravations.

Water Trix Trailer (1949)

05 November 1949

In this Pete Smith Specialty, cameraman Charles T. Trego films water skiing champion Preston Petersen, as he and two unnamed female skiers perform various tricks and feats of skill in their sport.

The Man Around the House Trailer (1955)

01 January 1955

A humorous look at some typical housework troubles that may arise. A Pete Smith Specialty short.

Wrong Way Butch Trailer (1950)

02 September 1950

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.

That's Why I Left You Trailer (1943)

12 June 1943

Young couple Joe and Mary Thompson love each other and their children despite the struggles that they have that are typical of most young couples early on in their married life, such as the basics of trying to make ends meet.

This Is a Living? Trailer (1953)

10 October 1953

This "Pete Smith Specialty" features narrated clips of acrobats and stunt performers who earn their living in unusual and exciting ways.

I Love My Wife BUT! Trailer (1947)

05 April 1947

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a husband endures the trials of being married to a wife with irritating traits.

Camera Sleuth Trailer (1951)

28 April 1951

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we see how real-life investigator Jo Goggin used a motion picture surveillance camera to gather evidence and disprove a fraudulent insurance claim.

Have You Ever Wondered? Trailer (1947)

13 December 1947

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, answers are sought regarding some things people may have wondered about.

Animals in Action Trailer (1955)

21 May 1955

The profession of capturing animals in action on celluloid is both an art and science. Some of the most exciting footage can be obtained in different ways.

Just What I Needed Trailer (1955)

15 April 1955

Harry Horseknuckle tries to figure out what to do with some strange and unwanted gifts.

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure Trailer (1956)

02 October 1956

Frank and Joe Hardy are the sons of Fenton Hardy, a famous private detective. Finding everyday life at home in Bayport dull, the boys hope their father will let them work on one of his cases.

The Fall Guy Trailer (1955)

04 June 1955

In this final entry in the Pete Smith Specialty series, Smith pays tribute to actor and stuntman Dave O'Brien, who took many falls and spills (and upon whom objects fell) when he played hapless characters throughout the series.

Just Suppose Trailer (1948)

17 July 1948

An off-camera narrator takes us through various scenarios of "just suppose". First we watch what would happen if a private detective behaved at home as he does in the movies; it's a ticket to a domestic disturbance.

Fish Tales Trailer (1954)

13 March 1954

In this short film, champion fisherman Ernie St. Claire tries to catch a large salmon in Oregon's Rogue River.

Treasures from Trash Trailer (1946)

08 June 1946

This short film presents an unusual Beverly Hills store called the Patio Shop, where trash is turned into art.

Dogs 'n Ducks Trailer (1953)

27 June 1953

A boy trains his new golden retriever for duck retrieving competition, much to the chagrin of his first dog, a lovable but untrained mutt.

Fishing Feats Trailer (1951)

22 December 1951

With Pete Smith providing dry off-screen commentary, we watch some serious fishing: a marlin caught near Catalina, a hammerhead shark caught then wrestled in a small rowboat near Baja, the largest (721 pounds) great white shark caught to date in California waters, Chinook Indians catching salmon at Celilo Falls in Oregon - each with his designated place on the river where his ancestors stood, and, last, a crew on a boat off Mexico hoisting and hurling tuna using unbarbed hooks (baited only with a feather) as fast as they can as long as the school is there - backbreaking work - but a $25,000 catch.

Musiquiz Trailer (1952)

16 February 1952

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we take a music quiz, plus survey various unusual musical instruments.

Cash Stashers Trailer (1953)

29 August 1953

This Pete Smith Specialty short shows, humorously, the disastrous results when people save their money in unsafe places.

Reducing Trailer (1952)

22 March 1952

Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight.

Curious Contests Trailer (1950)

11 November 1950

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).

Film Antics Trailer (1954)

08 July 1954

An amusing short film that looks at human and animal babies.

Now You See It Trailer (1947)

20 March 1947

This Pete Smith Specialty short demonstrates the uses of micro- and macrophotography. We see extreme closeups of the mechanical workings of a tiny wristwatch, the surface of a cat's tongue, and several insects.

Crashing the Movies Trailer (1950)

28 January 1950

This Pete Smith Specialty short shows newsreel clips of people performing strange stunts. Among those featured are a motorcyclist driving through a pane of glass, a car being driven up a ramp and crashing on top of other cars, a human loop-the-loop, and a man who has a cannonball shot at his abdomen at close range.