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''It's a Bear'' is a 1924 American short silent
comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Robert F. McGowan Robert Francis McGowan (July 11, 1882 – January 27, 1955) was an American film director and producer, best known as the senior director of the ''Our Gang'' short subjects film series from 1922 until 1933. Career Before moving to Los Angeles, ...
. It was the 28th ''Our Gang'' short subject to be released. ''It's a Bear'' was
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with sound in 1930 as ''
Bear Shooters ''Bear Shooters'' is a 1930 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 98th ''Our Gang'' short to be released. Plot Spud wants to go camping and shoot many bears with Jackie, Chubby, and Farina. But his mother has ...
''.
Allen Hoskins Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, who portrayed the character of Farina in 105 ''Our Gang'' short films from 1922 to 1931. Acting career 1920–1936 ''Our Gang'' Stardom Born in Bosto ...
appeared in both films.


Plot

The gang decides to go hunting for big game and encounter a real bear.


Cast


The Gang

*
Joe Cobb Joe Frank Cobb (November 7, 1916 – May 21, 2002) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing as the original "fat boy" in the ''Our Gang'' comedies from 1922 to 1929. Early life and career Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Novemb ...
as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie *
Mickey Daniels Richard Daniels Jr. (October 11, 1914 – August 20, 1970) known professionally as Mickey Daniels, was an American actor. Signed by Hal Roach in 1921, he was, along with Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jackie Davis, Mary Kornman, and Ernie Morrison, a ...
as Mickey *
Allen Hoskins Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, who portrayed the character of Farina in 105 ''Our Gang'' short films from 1922 to 1931. Acting career 1920–1936 ''Our Gang'' Stardom Born in Bosto ...
as Farina *
Mary Kornman Mary Kornman (born Mary Agnes Evans, December 27, 1915 – June 1, 1973) was an American child actress who was the leading female star of the ''Our Gang'' series during the Pathé silent era. ''Our Gang'' She was born as Mary Agnes Evans, and ...
as Mary *
Ernie Morrison Ernest Fredric Morrison (December 20, 1912 – July 24, 1989) was an American child actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and dancer who also performed under the stage-name Sunshine Sammy Morrison. He was the only black member of the ''East Side Kids'' ...
as Ernie * Dick Henchen as Dick * Dinah the Mule * Pal the Dog


Additional cast

* Helen Gilmore as Farmer's wife *
Noah Young Noah Young, Jr. (February 2, 1887 – April 18, 1958) was a champion weightlifter and actor. Biography Young was born in Cañon City, Colorado. His father, Noah Young, was a foreman of the Glenrock coal mine who later became a coal mine i ...
as Sheriff


Filming Locations

The large barn seen in several of the scenes was located on the Hal Roach Studios ranch in
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where 9132 Hillsboro Drive sits today.


References


External links

* 1924 films 1924 short films American black-and-white films 1924 comedy films Films directed by Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach Studios short films Our Gang films Silent American comedy short films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films English-language comedy short films {{short-silent-comedy-film-stub