A Pete Smith Specialty shorts series entry. Dave demonstrates a variety of household items and furniture which, while modern, is much more trouble than the progress is worth.
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| Writing | Joe Ansen | Story |
| Writing | Dave O'Brien | Screenplay |
| Directing | Dave O'Brien | Director |
| Editing | Joseph Dietrick | Editor |
| Directing | Dolph Zimmer | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Robert H. Planck | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Dave O'Brien | Story |
| Art | Eddie Imazu | Art Direction |
| Writing | Joe Ansen | Screenplay |
| Production | Pete Smith | Producer |