Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears (1944): Cast & Plot
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears is a 1944 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc, Sara Berner and Lillian Randolph. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Friz Freleng
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears About?
The premise of Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The short mixes the “Goldilocks” and “Little Red Riding Hood” tales with a jazzy setting, showcasing three jiving bears, a jitterbug‑dancing Big Bad Wolf and other musical twists. It was placed on United Artists’ “Censored 11” list and barred from TV syndication in 1968 because of racist stereotyping.
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- controversy
- goldilocks character
- playing piano
- little red riding hood character
- big bad wolf character
- bear
- wolf
- censored 11
- talking animal
- storybook
- piano
- hanging from a chandelier
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- gun
- grandmother
- fear grin
- exhaustion
- disguised as an old woman
- crashing through a window
- chandelier
- bed
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- voice over narration
- spoof
- musician
- musical number
- jumping through a window
- jitterbug
- dancing
- animal in title
- merrie melodies
- character name in title
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears Cast
Mel Blanc leads the cast, with Sara Berner and Lillian Randolph. Directed by Friz Freleng; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Friz Freleng
Also Starring in Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears
· 2 moreMore from Friz Freleng
More films directed by Friz Freleng: Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Bugs Bunny: All American Hero and The Chocolate Chase.
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears Plot Summary
What happens in Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The short opens with a lively scene built around a jazzy trio known as the Three Bears, who are caught up in a bright, feverish jam session. Their music crackles with energy, and their enthusiasm mirrors the glow of the room as the instruments suddenly flare up in playful danger. With a mix of humor and improvisation, the trio realizes—much like any good ensemble—that the heat of the moment is turning their gear into a small, whimsical catastrophe. After consulting a simple, storybook-style guide, they decide that the best way to cool things down is to step outside for a gentle walk, letting the instruments rest and the music simmer into something new.
Full summary
The whole story of Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears, scene by scene
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Movies Like Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Bears and Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1984 -
The Three Bears 1939 -
Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears 1944 -
Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1991 -
Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears 2008 -
The Bear’s Tale 1940 -
The Big Bad Wolf 1934 -
Goldilocks and the Three Bares 1963 -
All This and Rabbit Stew 1941 -
Three Little Wolves 1936 -
Jitterbug Follies 1939 -
Little Red Riding Rabbit 1944
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears?
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears runs 7 minutes.
When was Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears released?
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears was released on September 2, 1944.
Who directed Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears?
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears was directed by Friz Freleng.
More films by Friz Freleng Who is in the cast of Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears?
Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears stars Mel Blanc, Sara Berner and Lillian Randolph, among 6 credited actors.
Does Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears have a post-credit scene?
No. Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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