The Fishing Bear
Synopsis
Barney's going fishing, but just as he's getting ready to hook a whole school of trout, a rather persistent duck keeps getting in the way.
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January 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Ising
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Fishing Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio, Rudolf Ising Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Ising
William Hanna
Scott Bradley
Rudolf Ising, Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Ising
Director
William Hanna
Writer
Rudolf Ising
Producer
Fred Quimby
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fishing Bear
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What is The Fishing Bear about?
Barney's going fishing, but just as he's getting ready to hook a whole school of trout, a rather persistent duck keeps getting in the way.
Who directed The Fishing Bear?
The Fishing Bear was directed by Rudolf Ising.
Who stars in The Fishing Bear?
The principal cast of The Fishing Bear includes Rudolf Ising.
When was The Fishing Bear released and how long is it?
The Fishing Bear was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fishing Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fishing Bear was composed by Scott Bradley.