It's a Bear

It's a Bear is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.^[1][2] It was the 28th Our Gang short subject to be released.^[3] It's a Bear was remade with sound in 1930 as Bear Shooters. Allen Hoskins appeared in both films.

It's a Bear
Intertitle
Directed by	Robert F. McGowan
Written by	Hal Roach H. M. Walker
Produced by	Hal Roach
Starring	Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mickey Daniels Allen Hoskins Mary Kornman Ernest Morrison Dick Henchen Dinah the Mule Pal the Dog Helen Gilmore Noah Young
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	July 27, 1924 (1924-07-27)
Running time	20 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent with English intertitles

Plot

The gang decides to go hunting for big game and encounter a real bear.

Cast

The Gang

• Joe Cobb as Joe
• Jackie Condon as Jackie
• Mickey Daniels as Mickey
• Allen Hoskins as Farina
• Mary Kornman as Mary
• Ernie Morrison as Ernie
• Dick Henchen as Dick
• Dinah the Mule
• Pal the Dog

Additional cast

• Helen Gilmore as Farmer's wife
• Noah Young as Sheriff

Filming Locations

The large barn seen in several of the scenes was located on the Hal Roach Studios ranch in Los Angeles where 9132 Hillsboro Drive sits today.^[4]