Seeing Hands(1943)
Seeing Hands Synopsis
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.
Seeing Hands (1943) is a war and drama film directed by Gunther von Fritsch, released on July 3, 1943 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Pete Smith, Russell Gleason, Barbara Bedford and William Bishop. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Gunther von Fritsch
- Writers:
- Joe Ansen
- Producers:
- Pete Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Lester White
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Seeing Hands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pete Smith
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Russell Gleason
as Ben Helwig (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
as Ben's Mother (uncredited)
William Bishop
as Man Pulling Lamp Cord (uncredited)
Robert Frazer
as John Downin (uncredited)
George McFarland
as Fatty, Boy Leading Initiation (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Gunther von Fritsch, written by Joe Ansen, produced by Pete Smith.
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Seeing Hands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Seeing Hands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Seeing Hands online?
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Who stars in Seeing Hands?
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The main cast of Seeing Hands (1943) includes Pete Smith, Russell Gleason, Barbara Bedford, William Bishop and Robert Frazer. The film was directed by Gunther von Fritsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Seeing Hands released?
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Seeing Hands was released on July 3, 1943 and runs for 11m.
Is Seeing Hands worth watching?
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Seeing Hands (1943) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.