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Reducing

1952-03-22 · 8 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy

Pete Smith does his usual mocking observations while the overweight Maxine Gates goes through the trials and tribulations of losing weight. The agony of enduring the dieting and weight-losing programs and exercises is compounded by the usual food-and-sweets temptations.

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Directors
Dave O'Brien
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)
Maxine GatesMaggie Mishmosh (uncredited)
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienMan on Bench (uncredited)

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