The Rookie Bear (1941)

In a humorous report, "Strife" magazine follows a bear who gets drafted and goes through the rigors of Army basic training.

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Storyline

In a humorous report, "Strife" magazine follows a bear who gets drafted and goes through the rigors of Army basic training.

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Plot Keywords:

bear | surrealism | military draft | skunk | draftee | 

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Short | Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1941 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"You're In the Army Now"
Sung by uncredited male vocalist

User Reviews

The best of the Barney Bear cartoons-it's hilarious!

The Barney Bear cartoons were more silly than funny for the most part. The most interesting thing about them is the fact that the character was purportedly inspired by actor Wallace Beery, a big star in the 1930s and early 1940s. You can see similarities between the two. This is the best of the series and is wonderfully done. It was deservedly nominated for a Oscar for Animated Short. Poor Barney goes through a basic training concocted by de Sade! Probably not that far from real basic training at that! Highly recommended.