Down Beat Bear (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1956, Down Beat Bear is a comedy and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. Down Beat Bear stars Paul Frees as 1st Radio Announcer and Daws Butler as 2nd Radio Announcer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Down Beat Bear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Beat Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Beat Bear tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down Beat Bear (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down Beat Bear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down Beat Bear worth watching?
- Down Beat Bear holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down Beat Bear?
- Down Beat Bear stars Paul Frees and Daws Butler.
- When was Down Beat Bear released?
- Down Beat Bear was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
