It's a Bear
It's a Bear

It's a Bear

1924Movie20 minEnglish

The kids pretend to be hunting a variety of animals when they're invited to a farm where they try to capture real game. This gets boring after a while so they decide to try and track a bear. Soon the bear is stalking them!

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A man, desperate for money, attempts to capture a bear to collect a bounty. His efforts lead to a series of slapstick encounters, including accidentally becoming entangled with the bear himself. The situation escalates with comedic misunderstandings and chase sequences as he tries to resolve his predicament.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy from the silent era, 'It's a Bear' was likely received as light entertainment typical of its time. Films of this nature were primarily judged on their comedic timing and the physical performances of their actors, with B. Reeves Eason being a prolific director of such shorts.

What Reviewers Say

  • A classic example of early slapstick comedy.
  • Features amusing physical gags and chase sequences.
  • Typical lighthearted entertainment from the silent film era.

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Fun Fact

B. Reeves Eason, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work on Westerns and action films, often directing many short subjects in a single year.

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