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The Domineering Male
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The Domineering Male

1940-03-30 · 10 min · ★ 7.3

Comedy

This Pete Smith Specialty short looks at the notion that a man chases a woman till he catches her. Who's really chasing whom?

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Directors
Johnny Hines
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordParty Hostess (uncredited)
Margaret BertGertrude's Mother (uncredited)
William NewellWilliam NewellMarriage Proposer (uncredited)
Sally PayneSally PayneGertrude 'Gertie' (uncredited)
Ferris TaylorFerris TaylorGertrude's Father (uncredited)

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