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.
Sound
Scott Bradley's score punches every pratfall perfectly.

Director
Rudolf Ising
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Barney Bear's debut—MGM's answer to Disney's Pluto, though he evolved into a more neurotic, relatable everybear.
The 1939 release captures peak pre-war American animation: expensive, lush, and committed to pure visual comedy over dialogue.
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