A dancing bear escapes from the zoo and finds his way to Tom and Jerry's house. He dances with Tom, making it impossible for Tom to call the authorities; Jerry takes every opportunity to play music and keep Tom and the bear dancing
Paul Frees
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Daws Butler
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Down Beat Bear is a comedy, animation, music film released in 1956 exploring themes of jazz, bear. Directed by Joseph Barbera, it stars Paul Frees, Daws Butler. A dancing bear escapes from the zoo and finds his way to Tom and Jerry's house. He dances with Tom, making it impossible for Tom to call the authorities; Jerry takes every opportunity to play music and keep Tom and the bear dancing
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