The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

9 mins | Comedy | June 4, 1955

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

9 mins | Comedy | June 4, 1955

The Fall Guy
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.
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title The Fall Guy
Directors Dave O'Brien
Writers

Cast

Pete Smith

as Narrator (voice)

Dave O'Brien

as Himself as Various Characters (archive footage)