Reducing(1952)
Reducing Synopsis
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.
Reducing (1952) is a comedy film directed by Dave O'Brien, released on March 22, 1952 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Pete Smith, Maxine Gates and Dave O'Brien. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave O'Brien
- Writers:
- Arthur Marx, Dave O'Brien, Dave O'Brien
- Producers:
- Pete Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lundin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Reducing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pete Smith
as Narrator (voice)
- Maxine Gates
Maxine Gates
as Maggie Mishmosh (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
as Man on Bench (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Dave O'Brien, written by Arthur Marx, Dave O'Brien and Dave O'Brien, produced by Pete Smith.
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Reducing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Reducing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reducing online?
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Who stars in Reducing?
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The main cast of Reducing (1952) includes Pete Smith, Maxine Gates 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.
When was Reducing released?
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Reducing was released on March 22, 1952 and runs for 8m.
Is Reducing worth watching?
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Reducing (1952) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.