Beezy Bear
Mischievous bear tries to outsmart Donald Duck
About Beezy Bear
Released: 1955
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-G
Run time: 7m
Cast
About Beezy Bear
"Beezy Bear" is a short film released on October 2, 1955, by Walt Disney Productions. The story revolves around the honey beezy bear who intrudes into the forest to steal honey from Donald Duck's beehive. Donald Duck tries to defend it with a ramrod filled with BB pellets, portraying his mischievous and humorous character. Meanwhile, Humphrey the Bear, who gets attracted to the honey and attempts to steal some, adds to the comedy as Donald catches him repeatedly.
Making / Production
"Beezy Bear" was produced by Walt Disney Productions and was distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. It was directed by Jack Hannah and written by Nick George. The animation was done by Bob Carlson and Volus Jones, with the backgrounds created by Yale Gracey and Thelma Witmer.
Actors
- Clarence Nash voiced Donald Duck and flawlessly brought out his comical and mischievous character, making audiences laugh with his quirky voice and expressions.
- James MacDonald portrayed Humphrey the Bear. He gave life to Humphrey's innocent and simple-minded character who is only interested in honey.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie is available in Technicolor, a color motion picture process that was widely used in Hollywood from 1922 to 1952.
- "Beezy Bear" was one of the last appearances of Humphrey the Bear.
Quotes
- "This is the last straw. I am a nervous wreck and it's all your fault (points at Humphrey)."- Donald Duck
- "Oh, boo hoo. I only came to borrow a cup of honey."- Humphrey the Bear
Music, Soundtrack
- The original music for the film was composed by Oliver Wallace, a British composer who has contributed to many Disney movies.
- The blend of music and sound effects, crafted by C.O. Slyfield, added to the comedy and kept the audience engaged.
About Beezy Bear
Beezy Bear is an animated short where Donald Duck and Humphrey the Bear struggle over a stash of honey in a beehive.