Sura Cures
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sura Cures |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1946 |
| length | 11 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Dave O'Brien |
| script | Dave O'Brien Joe Ansen |
| production | Pete Smith |
| music | Max Terr |
| camera | William H. Daniels |
| cut | Joseph Dietrick |
| occupation | |
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Sure Cures is a 1946 American short film .
action
The film presents home remedies and well-known methods that are supposed to help the protagonist Xavier T. Schneckendorf against insomnia, hiccups and hair loss. To prevent his hair loss, Xavier has to choose between a headstand and the use of tonics. The insomnia (Morpheus and the Sandman read listlessly in books) should be combated with sheep counting and a sleep mask. Trying to get rid of the hiccups with plenty of water will fail.
Awards
In 1947 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Short Film (a film role) .
background
The film premiered on November 2, 1946.
The film's spokesman was producer Pete Smith.
The film is a contribution to the MGM series Pete Smiths Specialties .
Web links
- Sure Cures in the Internet Movie Database (English)