The Fall Guy (1955)

06/04/1955 (US) • Comedy • 9m

Overview

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. Under the pseudonym "David Barclay", O'Brien also directed many of the Specialties. Clips from previous films highlight O'Brien's work.

The Fall Guy (1955)

06/04/1955 (US) • 9m

Comedy

Overview

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. Under the pseudonym "David Barclay", O'Brien also directed many of the Specialties. Clips from previous films highlight O'Brien's work.

Top Billed Cast

Narrator (voice)

Himself as Various Characters (archive footage)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

comedian

retrospective

physical comedy

pratfall

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