The read
It runs a compact 11m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Gunther von FritschDirector
- Joe AnsenWriter
Cast
- 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)
Themes
war propagandadisabilityblindnesswar effortphysical disabilitydefense plant