
Seeing Hands
1943-07-03 · 11 min · ★ 6.3
This serious Pete Smith Specialty series entry encourages industry to hire people with disabilities to help with the war effort. As a boy, Ben Helwig was blinded in an accident while playing baseball. He eventually acquired a guide dog and now works in a defense plant.
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- Directors
- Gunther von Fritsch
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Pete SmithNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Russell GleasonBen Helwig (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBen's Mother (uncredited)
William BishopMan Pulling Lamp Cord (uncredited)
Robert FrazerJohn Downin (uncredited)
George McFarlandFatty, Boy Leading Initiation (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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