Acro-Batty

Acro-Batty

1942 · 9 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy, Documentary

A humorous look at various circus and other acrobatic feats. One of the "Pete Smith Specialties" produced and narrated by "A Smith named Pete."

Directed by Louis Lewyn · Written by Pete Smith

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