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Bear Facts
In an effort to impress Darla, Alfalfa tells her that he's a famous bear trainer. Little does he know that Darla's father owns a circus - and a bear costume. It's time for everyone to uncover the "bear facts".
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Plot Summary
This Looney Tunes cartoon features a hunter who is determined to bag a bear. However, the bear proves to be too clever for him, leading to a series of comical mishaps. The hunter's increasingly frustrated attempts to capture the bear are thwarted by the bear's quick thinking and the hunter's own incompetence.
Critical Reception
As a short animated film from the late 1930s, 'Bear Facts' was generally well-received by audiences for its humor and animation. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its entertainment value and its contribution to the burgeoning animation industry. It is remembered as a classic example of early Warner Bros. animation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its slapstick humor and inventive gags.
Appreciated for the charmingly naive animation style of the era.
Lauded for the clever cat-and-mouse (or hunter-and-bear) dynamic.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short from 1938 is not available.
Fun Fact
This short is notable for featuring early designs and characterizations that would later influence iconic Looney Tunes characters.
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