Beezy Bear

Beezy Bear

Year: 1955

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Hannah

ComedyAnimation

Donald sets out to trap the honey‑stealing bear plaguing his apiary. After catching Humphrey raiding his hives, he reports the theft to Ranger Woodlore, who gathers the forest bears for a stern lecture. Donald then builds a barbed‑wire fence; it slows Humphrey, but the bear still finds a way in.

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Timeline & Setting – Beezy Bear (1955)

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Location

Bear Park, Donald's Honey Farm

The action takes place in a shaded forest park that is home to the bears and a nearby honey farm run by Donald. A boundary line separates the park from the honey farm, setting up the central conflict over access to the honey. A pond on the park side provides a hiding spot during chases.

🏞️ Park 🍯 Honey Farm

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Main Characters – Beezy Bear (1955)

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Humphrey the Bear (James MacDonald)

A mischievous, honey-loving bear who blunders and bluffs his way through the chase. He relies on slapstick humor and quick reactions to pursue honey, often remaining one step ahead of trouble while revealing a playful side. His schemes drive the main conflict with Donald and Woodlore, balancing mischief with charm.

🎭 Mischief 🐻 Bear 💦 Bathing

Donald Duck (Clarence Nash)

A wary beekeeper guarding his honey who becomes the target of Humphrey's raids. He is quick to complain and firmly protective of his hive, providing a foil to the bear's antics. His frustrated persistence helps propel the pursuit and keeps the situation tense yet humorous.

🦆 Duck 😤 Frustration 🍯 Honey

Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (Bill Thompson)

The park authority, trying to keep order between wildlife and human activity. He devises rules, parades the bears to expose the culprit, and guides the conflict toward a playful resolution. His mix of authority and dry humor helps anchor the story's structure.

👮 Authority 🧭 Boundaries 📜 Rules

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Major Themes – Beezy Bear (1955)

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🚧 Boundaries

Conflict centers on a clearly drawn boundary between the bears' park and the honey farm. Ranger Woodlore establishes rules to keep the wildlife on their side, creating a framework for the rivalry. The boundary is repeatedly tested in slapstick attempts by Humphrey to cross or bypass it, driving the plot.

😂 Comedy

Humphrey's bumbling schemes and exaggerated reactions fuel the film's humor. Donald's grumpy exasperation contrasts with the bear's antics, amplifying the slapstick. The series of physical gags—water pranks, chases, and improvised traps—define the tone.

🐝 Bees

Bees defend their hive with quick, coordinated swarms that complicate Humphrey's every move. Their presence creates rapid, kinetic chase sequences across fence lines and ponds. The bees' responses shape the action more than any other character.

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