It's a Bear
| It's a Bear | |
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mickey Daniels Allen Hoskins Mary Kornman Ernest Morrison Dick Henchen Dinah the Mule Pal the Dog Helen Gilmore Noah Young |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
It's a Bear is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 28th Our Gang short subject to be released.[3] It's a Bear was remade with sound in 1930 as Bear Shooters. Allen Hoskins appeared in both films.
Plot
[edit]The gang decides to go hunting for big game and encounter a real bear.
Cast
[edit]The Gang
[edit]- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Mickey Daniels as Mickey
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Ernie Morrison as Ernie
- Dick Henchen as Dick
- Dinah the Mule
- Pal the Dog
Additional cast
[edit]- Helen Gilmore as Farmer's wife
- Noah Young as Sheriff
Filming Locations
[edit]The large barn seen in several of the scenes was located on the Hal Roach Studios ranch in Los Angeles where 9132 Hillsboro Drive sits today.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Silent Era: It's a Bear". silentera. Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ Kehr, Dave (2011). "New York Times: It's a Bear". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 43–44. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Now, Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and. "Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now". Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
External links
[edit]- It's a Bear at IMDb
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