Pete Smith Biography

Fast Facts

• Got involved with films by working as a publicist for various studios
• Started out as a narrator for various MGM "Dogville Comedies․"
• Started out working as an editor for a trade magazine
• In 1925, he became the head of publicity for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Was best known for specializing in producing comedic documentaries
• Once worked as a publicist for the Famous Players-Lasky
• Was one of the co-founders of the Associated Motion Picture Advertisers