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Out for Fun

Out for Fun

1954Short⏱️ 10mApproved
ShortComedy
5.3
IMDB Rating
37 votes

A tense businessman seeks to find a relaxing pastime but proves himself inept at golf, duck-hunting, and model plane building.

Director
Dave O'Brien
Writers
N/A
Stars
Pete Smith, Dave O'Brien
Release Date
May 8, 1954
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 1
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Pete Smith
Pete Smith
as Narrator
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien
as Businessman seeking Relaxation

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

🏷️ Keywords

relaxationbusinessmanbuildingfalling out a windowglue

🎯 Categories

ComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

Probably funny in its day
by SimonJack2018-07-29
4/10

"It probably seemed much funnier in its day. But, several decades later, "Out for Fun" just isn't that humorous. This is a common short that MGM produced during its heyday to run with feature films in theaters. This one is by Pete Smith, who narrates, and it stars Dave O'Brien. The subject is hobbies that a businessman might have with which to relax after work. So, O'Brien has accident after calamity after goof-up as he pursues several pastimes in order. First, he tries golf. Next, it's duck hunting. Then model airplane building and finally, flying electric model..."

💡 Did You Know?

This short is featured on the Warner Bros. DVD for Executive Suite (1954).

📖 Synopsis

A tense businessman seeks to find a relaxing pastime but proves himself inept at golf, duck-hunting, and model plane building.