The Flying Bear

The Flying Bear

1941 · 9 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation, Comedy

Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.

Directed by Rudolf Ising

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Pinto Colvig Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited)

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