
Mickey's Steam Roller(1934)
While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.


Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
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Rudolf Ising
Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited)
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep is a animation, comedy film released in 1939 exploring themes of winter, cartoon bear, short film, anthropomorphic. Directed by Rudolf Ising, it stars Rudolf Ising. Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
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