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Curious Contests (1950)

Movie ★ 10.0 9 min

Documentary

This Pete Smith Specialty shows newsreel footage events that live up to the title. They include, among others, a diaper derby (the father who puts a diaper on his child fastest wins), a fireman's ball (two teams of fire fighters use high-pressure water hoses to move a large ball to score goals), and a basket race (men run a footrace while balancing a "tower" of ten baskets on their heads).

Joe Ansen Writer Don Brodie Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 1950
Runtime
9 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0042364

Cast

Pete Smith Pete Smith Narrator (voice) (as a Smith named Pete)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Curious Contests about?
This Pete Smith Specialty shows newsreel footage events that live up to the title. They include, among others, a diaper derby (the father who puts a diaper on his child fastest wins), a fireman's ball (two teams of fire fighters use high-pressure water hoses to move a large ball to score goals), and a basket race (men run a footrace while balancing a "tower" of ten baskets on their heads).
Who stars in Curious Contests?
Curious Contests stars Pete Smith.
When was Curious Contests released?
Curious Contests is a 1950 documentary film.
Where can I watch Curious Contests?
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