Beezy Bear 1955

Comedy

Animation

Runtime

7 mins

Language

English

Made by

Walt Disney Productions

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Beezy Bear Plot Summary

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On a bright morning, Humphrey the Bear, James MacDonald (voice), arrives in disguise as a beekeeper and greets the real beekeeper, Donald Duck, Clarence Nash (voice), at his hive. It quickly becomes clear that the visitor is after honey, not friendly pleasantries, and Humphrey brazenly raids the hives. The alarmed bees chase him, forcing the bear to dive underwater into a nearby pond to escape.

Donald Duck, Clarence Nash (voice), complains to Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore, Bill Thompson (voice), about the mysterious thief. The ranger gathers his bears and lines them up so Donald can point out the culprit. Yet Humphrey is the last bear to arrive, still damp from the pond; when Woodlore asks why he’s wet, Humphrey performs body-washing gestures, and Woodlore jokes that he bathes too much. Donald sighs that they all look alike, so Woodlore decides to set new rules.

Woodlore then reveals the boundary line between the bears’ park and Donald’s honey farm, insisting the bears stay on their side and that Donald keep his bees on his side as well. Donald raises a barbed-wire fence to keep the bears out, but Humphrey remains determined. After tasting the honey with reverent enthusiasm, Humphrey tries to outsmart the bees by using flowers to lure them into a barrel, only for the cork to be pulled and the barrel to burst, sending the bees in multiple directions until Humphrey dives back into the pond. Ranger Woodlore catches him, and Humphrey resumes his bathing facade to dodge suspicion.

Humphrey presses on with more schemes: he seals a trash bin to trap the bees and makes goofy faces to annoy them, but the agile bees slip free and end up flying into Humphrey’s mouth while he’s attempting to steal another hive. He spits them out and darts away, breaking through the fence once more. Woodlore notices a strand of Humphrey’s hair stuck on the fence and uses it as a makeshift toupee, a silly detail that earns a faint laugh from the other two.

The hijinks escalate as Humphrey grabs a hose, hoping to siphon honey, but Donald yanks it back. They trade blows and squirts in a quick, chaotic bout until Woodlore steps in to reclaim the hose for Donald, since it’s his property. Water splashes everywhere, catapulting the trio into the pond in a splashy finale. After the chaos subsides, Woodlore delivers the playful zinger that caps the escapade:

You take too many baths!

Donald chuckles in agreement, and Humphrey—wet, defeated, and still plotting—joins in the shared, goofy relief of the moment.

Beezy Bear Timeline

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Donald discovers Humphrey in disguise as a beekeeper

Donald, tending his beehives in the morning, greets a fellow beekeeper. He grows suspicious of the newcomer's behavior, noticing something off. The disguise is finally revealed: the beekeeper is Humphrey the Bear, raiding the hives for honey.

morning Donald’s honey farm

Humphrey is chased by bees and dives into the pond

Bees chase Humphrey around the hives in a frenzy. He darts away to escape, zigzagging to throw them off. He finally dives underwater and hides in a nearby pond.

shortly after near the beehives and pond

Donald reports the theft to Ranger Woodlore

Donald complains to Ranger Woodlore about the honey theft and the trouble with the bears. Woodlore decides to take action and gathers his team. He informs the bears that there is a thief among them.

late morning Ranger Woodlore’s camp clearing

Bears react with mock outrage as Humphrey arrives dripping

Humphrey is the last bear to arrive, still damp from the pond. Woodlore asks him why he is wet, and Humphrey responds with body-washing gestures. Woodlore teases that he bathes too much, prompting lighthearted ribbing from the group.

late morning assembly area in the park

Woodlore lines up the bears for identification

Woodlore lines up the bears so Donald can point out the guilty one. Donald hesitates and admits that they all look alike, failing to single out Humphrey. The atmosphere becomes tense as suspicion lingers.

late morning clearing at the park boundary

Woodlore draws the boundary and sets new rules

Woodlore reveals the property boundary between the park and Donald's honey farm. He orders the bears to stay on their side and instructs Donald to keep his bees on his side of the line. The rule set aims to keep peace between the groups.

late morning property boundary line

Donald installs the fence; Humphrey refuses to be deterred

Donald puts up a barbed wire fence to keep the bears out of the honey. Humphrey, undeterred, begins to seek ways to bypass the boundary and continue his heist. The tension between sides grows as attempts to trespass persist.

late morning boundary fence

Humphrey's first schemes fail: flowers and a barrel backfire

Humphrey tries to lure bees with flowers to distract them and trap them in a barrel. The plan backfires when the cork is pulled and the barrel bursts, releasing the bees in all directions. The swarm closes in on Humphrey as he scrambles.

midday near the fence and beehives

Bees swarm; Humphrey dives again to escape

The bees chase Humphrey relentlessly from multiple directions. In a frantic bid for safety, he jumps into the pond to escape the swarm. Ranger Woodlore looks on as the pursuit unfolds.

midday pond

Humphrey's mischief with the bees continues

Humphrey attempts to taunt the bees with ridiculous faces and even uses a trash bin to trap them. He stomps on the bin, but the bees slip away and swarm back toward him. The chaotic chase resumes as he tries to steal a hive.

midday near the hive area and boundary

Humphrey's hair becomes Woodlore's toupee

Woodlore spots strands of Humphrey's hair left on the fence and decides to use them as a makeshift toupee. Humphrey doesn't notice immediately, but the moment adds another comic note to the pursuit.

midday fence boundary

The hose duel over honey supply

Humphrey wields a hose in a bid to siphon honey, while Donald and Humphrey compete for control of the hose. The dispute escalates into a full-blown tug-of-war with water spraying around. Woodlore intervenes to restore order and returns the hose to Donald, since it is his.

midday hose area near the boundary

Water fight culminates in a pond plunge

The trio's skirmish turns into a splashy contest, with water spraying into faces and bodies. The escalating chaos catapults them into the pond, damp and exhausted but continuing the chase in the water.

afternoon pond

Final quip and conclusion

Woodlore delivers the final punchline, telling Humphrey that he takes too many baths. Donald agrees with the assessment. The confrontation ends with a couple of friendly head taps on Humphrey as everyone else agrees and ends the day.

afternoon fence/pond area

Beezy Bear Characters

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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

Beezy Bear Settings

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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

Beezy Bear Themes

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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.

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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.

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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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Beezy Bear Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a sun‑drenched corner of the forest, a bustling apiary hums with activity, its golden treasure drawing the attention of every creature that wanders nearby. The world feels alive with the bright buzz of bees, the rustle of trees, and a light‑hearted, cartoonish rhythm that makes even the smallest mishap feel like a grand spectacle. It’s a place where the ordinary rules of nature are stretched for comic effect, inviting the audience to enjoy the playful clash between order and chaos.

Donald Duck is the proud caretaker of this sweet domain. His temperament is a mixture of feisty determination and endearing stubbornness, and he takes great pride in the honey he harvests. When something threatens his hard‑won bounty, his industrious nature kicks into high gear, prompting him to devise elaborate schemes to safeguard his livelihood. His voice and antics set the tone for a story that balances slap‑stick humor with a genuine affection for his feathered friends and buzzing allies.

Enter Humphrey the Bear, a hulking yet surprisingly tender‑hearted gourmand who can’t resist the allure of honey. His presence adds a mischievous energy to the forest, as he constantly circles the perimeter of Donald’s apiary, eyeing the golden globs with a mix of curiosity and appetite. To keep the peace, Donald turns to the forest’s unofficial arbiter, Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore, whose calm authority and dry wit provide the perfect foil for the escalating rivalry. Woodlore’s role as the voice of reason brings a structured, almost bureaucratic charm to the otherwise whimsical setting.

The core of their interaction revolves around a simple yet inventive plan: Donald constructs a barrier meant to keep the bear at bay, while the ranger attempts to mediate a truce that respects both the bees’ space and the bear’s cravings. As each character brings his own brand of ingenuity and personality to the standoff, the film promises a lively blend of visual gags, witty dialogue, and the timeless tug‑of‑war between a diligent beekeeper and a honey‑loving bear—all set against the backdrop of an animated forest that feels both familiar and delightfully exaggerated.

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