Down Beat Bear
Synopsis
A dancing bear escapes from the zoo and finds his way to Tom and Jerry's house. He dances with Tom, making it impossible for Tom to call the authorities; Jerry takes every opportunity to play music and keep Tom and the bear dancing
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Down Beat Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Scott Bradley
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
William Hanna
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down Beat Bear
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What is Down Beat Bear about?
A dancing bear escapes from the zoo and finds his way to Tom and Jerry's house. He dances with Tom, making it impossible for Tom to call the authorities; Jerry takes every opportunity to play music and keep Tom and the bear dancing
Who directed Down Beat Bear?
Down Beat Bear was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Down Beat Bear?
The principal cast of Down Beat Bear includes Paul Frees, Daws Butler.
When was Down Beat Bear released and how long is it?
Down Beat Bear was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Down Beat Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down Beat Bear was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Beat Bear?
Down Beat Bear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).