This comedic Pete Smith Specialty short examines the folly of using "home remedies" for various ills.
Sure Cures (1946) is a comedy film directed by Dave O'Brien, released on November 2, 1946 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Pete Smith and Dave O'Brien. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
Directed by Dave O'Brien, written by Dave O'Brien and Joe Ansen, produced by Pete Smith.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.
Though this does rather labour the points it makes, it still manages to poke some fun as this poor chap (Dave O’Brien) tries all manner of cures he might have bought from a quack medicine show to stop everything from baldness to sleep deprivation and then hiccups. The first of his ailments offers narrator Pete Smith a chance to showcase the range of miracle cures available as his hairline recedes, whilst the…
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The main cast of Sure Cures (1946) includes Pete Smith and Dave O'Brien. The film was directed by Dave O'Brien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sure Cures was released on November 2, 1946 and runs for 11m.
Sure Cures (1946) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
