Things We Can Do Without (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1953, Things We Can Do Without is a comedy film directed by Dave O'Brien, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Things We Can Do Without stars Pete Smith as Narrator (voice), Dave O'Brien as Thaddeus E. Thud III and Dorothy Short as Mrs. Thud (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Things We Can Do Without sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Things We Can Do Without page.
If you liked it. Fans of Things We Can Do Without tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Things We Can Do Without (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Things We Can Do Without change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Things We Can Do Without worth watching?
- Things We Can Do Without holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Things We Can Do Without?
- Things We Can Do Without stars Pete Smith, Dave O'Brien and Dorothy Short.
- When was Things We Can Do Without released?
- Things We Can Do Without was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.