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Crashing the Movies (1950): Cast

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Crashing the Movies is a 1950 short comedy directed by Dave O'Brien, starring Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) and Frank Richards. It runs 8 minutes.

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Crashing the Movies (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Dave O'Brien
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crashing the Movies About?

The premise of Crashing the Movies without spoilers.

This Pete Smith Specialty short compiles newsreel footage of daring stunts, featuring a motorcyclist who rides through a pane of glass, a car launched up a ramp that crashes onto other vehicles, a performer executing a human loop‑the‑loop, and a man taking a close‑range cannonball shot to his abdomen.

Crashing the Movies Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • pete smith specialty
  • shot with a cannon
  • voice over narration
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Cast & crew

Crashing the Movies Cast & Characters

Pete Smith leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Frank Richards. Directed by Dave O'Brien.

From the director

More from Dave O'Brien

More films directed by Dave O'Brien: Bargain Madness, Camera Sleuth, Ice Aces and Diamond Demon.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Crashing the Movies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crashing the Movies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crashing the Movies?

Crashing the Movies runs 8 minutes.

When was Crashing the Movies released?

Crashing the Movies was released on January 28, 1950.

Who directed Crashing the Movies?

Crashing the Movies was directed by Dave O'Brien.

More films by Dave O'Brien

Who is in the cast of Crashing the Movies?

Crashing the Movies stars Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) and Frank Richards.

Does Crashing the Movies have a post-credit scene?

No. Crashing the Movies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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