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6.6 / 10(71 votes)IMDbNR19557mUnited States of America

Bearly Asleep

“Donald Duck is a ranger and puts the bears to sleep for the winter.”

Synopsis

Park ranger Donald sends his bears off to hibernate, but Humphrey would rather stay in his hammock, run out for a glass of water, etc., than sleep; when he does get to sleep, his snoring gets him thrown out. His search for a new bed leads him right into the ranger's house.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 19, 1955

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Hannah
Screenplay & Story
David Detiege, Al Bertino
Original Score
Oliver Wallace
Original Title
Bearly Asleep
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Hannah

Screenplay & Story

David Detiege, Al Bertino

Original Score & Music

Oliver Wallace

Producers

Walt Disney

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Hannah

Jack Hannah

Director

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Producer

Oliver Wallace

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bearly Asleep.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bearly Asleep

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bearly Asleep about?

Park ranger Donald sends his bears off to hibernate, but Humphrey would rather stay in his hammock, run out for a glass of water, etc., than sleep; when he does get to sleep, his snoring gets him thrown out. His search for a new bed leads him right into the ranger's house.

Who directed Bearly Asleep?

Bearly Asleep was directed by Jack Hannah.

Who stars in Bearly Asleep?

The principal cast of Bearly Asleep includes Clarence Nash, James MacDonald.

When was Bearly Asleep released and how long is it?

Bearly Asleep was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 7m.

Who composed the musical score for Bearly Asleep?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bearly Asleep was composed by Oliver Wallace.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bearly Asleep?

Bearly Asleep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).