Things We Can Do Without (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.
Top billed cast
Pete SmithNarrator (voice)
Dave O'BrienThaddeus E. Thud III
Dorothy ShortMrs. Thud (uncredited)
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