

The Bear That Couldn't Sleep
1939, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Bear That Couldn't Sleep is streaming on TCM in India.
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- Released
- 10 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Heck Allen, Rudolf Ising
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The Bear That Couldn't Sleep runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
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The Bear That Couldn't Sleep is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bear That Couldn't Sleep?
If you liked The Bear That Couldn't Sleep, try Mickey's Steam Roller, Puss Gets the Boot, The Wise Little Hen.
Who directed The Bear That Couldn't Sleep?
The Bear That Couldn't Sleep (1939) was directed by Rudolf Ising and stars Rudolf Ising.