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1952
8m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1952

Runtime

8m

Storyline

Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony of enduring the dieting and weight-losing programs and exercises is compounded by the usual food-and-sweets temptations.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
8m
Mar 22, 1952
Languages
English
Director
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Maxine Gates

Maggie Mishmosh (uncredited)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Man on Bench (uncredited)

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