Rugged Bear (1953): Cast & Plot
Rugged Bear is a 1953 short animated comedy directed by Jack Hannah, starring James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rugged Bear About?
The premise of Rugged Bear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tranquil day in a national forest turns dangerous once hunting season starts. While most bears retreat to a cave, Humphrey fails to hide and seeks refuge in a cabin. Spotting hunter Donald Duck, he stashes the bearskin rug in a trunk and pretends to be the rug. Donald’s careless habits—cracking nuts, drinking from bottles, and tossing the rug through the washer‑dryer—make Humphrey’s disguise miserable. When the season ends and Donald departs, Humphrey is relieved, only to discover an unexpected surprise.
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Rugged Bear Cast & Characters
James MacDonald leads the cast as Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited), with Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack Hannah.
- Director Jack Hannah
- James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
More from Jack Hannah
More films directed by Jack Hannah: Corny Concerto, Punchy Pooch, Mother’s Little Helper and Rocket Racket.
Rugged Bear Plot Summary
What happens in Rugged Bear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Humphrey the Bear James MacDonald oversleeps through the opening of hunting season and wakes to a world that has already moved on without him. While the other bears sprint toward safety, he is left behind outside and ends up taking shelter in a nearby cabin. Inside, the grim reality becomes clear: this isn’t just any cabin, it’s a hunting lodge, a place decorated with guns and hunting trophies that line the walls and set a tense, no-nonsense mood. As Humphrey weighs his chances of slipping away unseen, he spots Donald Duck approaching the cabin carrying a rifle, a reminder that danger may be closer than he imagined.
Full summary
The whole story of Rugged Bear, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rugged Bear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the bear who oversleeps through the opening of hunting season?
Rugged Bear Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Donald auf Bärenjagd” and “Paperino a Caccia”.
- Also known as
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- Donald auf Bärenjagd
- Paperino a Caccia
- Дональд Дак: Суровый медведь
- Donald et l'ours
- Kalle Anka och Nalle Björn
- 狗熊躲猫猫
- Odporny miś
- Oso como alfombra
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Rugged Bear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rugged Bear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rugged Bear?
Rugged Bear runs 6 minutes.
When was Rugged Bear released?
Rugged Bear was released on October 23, 1953.
Who directed Rugged Bear?
Rugged Bear was directed by Jack Hannah.
More films by Jack Hannah Who is in the cast of Rugged Bear?
Rugged Bear stars James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
Does Rugged Bear have a post-credit scene?
No. Rugged Bear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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