. . . as the primary Sensual Education Curriculum Center Piece for high school lads and lasses in my home State of Texas. "But there's nothing about 'the birds and the bees' in THE BEARS AND BEES!" some might quibble. Clearly, that's the whole point of this educational reform. The legislature of our Single Star (out of a possible ten) State is going out of its way every chance that it gets to restrict connubial relations to only rich people approaching geezer-hood. Substituting THE BEARS AND BEES for Masters & Johnson is a big step in this direction.
8 Reviews
Somewhat cute little Silly Symphony.
OllieSuave-0071 July 2018
A somewhat cute little cartoon featuring two bear cubs who venture out in search for food and finds a tree stump full of honey. While attempting to get the honey, they try to escape the wrath of a mean bear and bees.
A little entertaining and heartfelt - seeing the two bear cubs take care of each other.
Grade B-
A little entertaining and heartfelt - seeing the two bear cubs take care of each other.
Grade B-
Not memorave
kaicesbr15 July 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Continuing my marathon of Disney shorts but as they are almost always not available on Disney plus I have to hunt on YouTube. Watched for the first time. Yet another unmemorable short. I just watched it and I already forgot what this short is about. Conclusion: Another bland and unmemorable short. Tiring is what I define these Silly Symphony. That's why when Walt Dinsey revealed that he was going to make an animated feature film, people called it "Folly's Disney" because these shorts are really boring.
Tedious. Waiting to get better, from what I've seen, the animation shorts with colors soon arrive.
Tedious. Waiting to get better, from what I've seen, the animation shorts with colors soon arrive.
Simple and adorable, and you have to love those baby bears
TheLittleSongbird14 October 2009
What I loved about Bears and Bees was its cuteness and its simplicity. The black and white animation is very very good, and the music is just terrific. While it is plot less, it is very simple, and that actually added to the silly symphony's charm. The characters were very appealing; the big bear is certainly very ferocious. But the baby bears are simply adorable, and I shed a tear when they started crying. And the bees were funny; I do confess I am terrified of bees and wasps, in real life I freak out at the sight of them. However, I can't help love Bears and Bees, then again there may be a sense of bias, because I adore Silly Symphonies, especially the Christmas ones, that were part of my childhood. All in all, if you love Silly Symphonies, see this gem. You will not be disappointed. 10/10 Bethany Cox
An adorable Silly Symphony from the momochromatic era
ja_kitty_7112 July 2009
One of my favorites from the black-and-white era is this charming Silly Symphony. The animated short tells the story of two adorable bear cubs who play in the woods while their mother snoozes. The cubs look a little bit like Mickey Mouse. Then they run afoul of a mean, grumpy old grizzly while the innocent little tykes snack on berries.
He chases them away and hoards the berries for himself. When the cubs came out of hiding, they nibbled on some flowers and then found a bee, which they followed to the hive, which they then proceeded to raid for honey. But unknown to them, a bee spotted the raid and summoned the attack squad. And the big bear sees the cubs' honey raid and chases them off. But luckily for the cubs, they ran away; the brunt of the bees' wrath is directed at the old grizzly.
In truth, my affection for this endearing cartoon remains unwavering.
He chases them away and hoards the berries for himself. When the cubs came out of hiding, they nibbled on some flowers and then found a bee, which they followed to the hive, which they then proceeded to raid for honey. But unknown to them, a bee spotted the raid and summoned the attack squad. And the big bear sees the cubs' honey raid and chases them off. But luckily for the cubs, they ran away; the brunt of the bees' wrath is directed at the old grizzly.
In truth, my affection for this endearing cartoon remains unwavering.
Pretty cute...
planktonrules18 August 2011
Warning: Spoilers
This is another one of Disney's Silly Symphonies--a series of short films that did not feature the familiar Disney characters but new ones (mostly animals) that moved to the rhythm of the musical score. This particular example is in black & white--later ones were color.
"The Bears and the Bees" is an awfully simple but awfully cute film. It features two adorable bear cubs who happen upon a been hive. They are having a great time--not realizing that a mean adult bear is coming. But, before they can become a snack for the big bear, the bees come back to defend their hive--and deliver a butt-whipping to the big bear.
Overall, one of the better shorts of the series, as it relies less on cute dancing and more on an honest to goodness story.
"The Bears and the Bees" is an awfully simple but awfully cute film. It features two adorable bear cubs who happen upon a been hive. They are having a great time--not realizing that a mean adult bear is coming. But, before they can become a snack for the big bear, the bees come back to defend their hive--and deliver a butt-whipping to the big bear.
Overall, one of the better shorts of the series, as it relies less on cute dancing and more on an honest to goodness story.
An utterly charming little cartoon
llltdesq13 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
This is a short in the Silly Symphonies series which was produced by the Disney studio. There will be spoilers ahead:
Like most of the early Silly Symphonies, this is an essentially plot less cartoon, so for the short to be successful, something has to take the place of a story. This short is successful because the animation is good, the character development is excellent and it's a cute, charming short because you care about the bear cubs.
Two bear cubs wake up in a cave and begin to fight, which disturbs a rather mean and larger bear, which growls at them. They leave the cave and a short bit shows them roughhousing, until they find berries, which the larger bear eventually takes over, and then some bees, which lead them to their hive.
The cubs start eating honey, which is noted by a bee. The ending is telegraphed a mile away, but the animation is so good that it's still enjoyable even though you know what's going to happen.
This short is available on the Disney Treasures More Silly Symphonies DVD set and is well worth tracking down. Recommended.
Like most of the early Silly Symphonies, this is an essentially plot less cartoon, so for the short to be successful, something has to take the place of a story. This short is successful because the animation is good, the character development is excellent and it's a cute, charming short because you care about the bear cubs.
Two bear cubs wake up in a cave and begin to fight, which disturbs a rather mean and larger bear, which growls at them. They leave the cave and a short bit shows them roughhousing, until they find berries, which the larger bear eventually takes over, and then some bees, which lead them to their hive.
The cubs start eating honey, which is noted by a bee. The ending is telegraphed a mile away, but the animation is so good that it's still enjoyable even though you know what's going to happen.
This short is available on the Disney Treasures More Silly Symphonies DVD set and is well worth tracking down. Recommended.
A Simple Little Cartoon From The Folks At Disney
Ron Oliver30 October 2000
A Walt Disney SILLY SYMPHONY Cartoon Short.
THE BEARS AND THE BEES are enjoying the beautiful Spring day - the bees making honey & the bear cubs eating it - until the arrival of a fierce, cranky male bear threatens to ruin everyone's morning...
This black & white cartoon is mostly filled with action/reaction animation and an amazing number of posterior gags.
The SILLY SYMPHONIES, which Walt Disney produced for a ten year period beginning in 1929, are among the most fascinating of all animated series. Unlike the Mickey Mouse cartoons in which action was paramount, with the Symphonies the action was made to fit the music. There was little plot in the early Symphonies, which featured lively inanimate objects and anthropomorphic plants & animals, all moving frantically to the soundtrack. Gradually, however, the Symphonies became the school where Walt's animators learned to work with color and began to experiment with plot, characterization & photographic special effects. The pages of Fable & Fairy Tale, Myth & Mother Goose were all mined to provide story lines and even Hollywood's musicals & celebrities were effectively spoofed. It was from this rich soil that Disney's feature-length animation was to spring. In 1939, with SNOW WHITE successfully behind him and PINOCCHIO & FANTASIA on the near horizon, Walt phased out the SILLY SYMPHONIES; they had run their course & served their purpose.
THE BEARS AND THE BEES are enjoying the beautiful Spring day - the bees making honey & the bear cubs eating it - until the arrival of a fierce, cranky male bear threatens to ruin everyone's morning...
This black & white cartoon is mostly filled with action/reaction animation and an amazing number of posterior gags.
The SILLY SYMPHONIES, which Walt Disney produced for a ten year period beginning in 1929, are among the most fascinating of all animated series. Unlike the Mickey Mouse cartoons in which action was paramount, with the Symphonies the action was made to fit the music. There was little plot in the early Symphonies, which featured lively inanimate objects and anthropomorphic plants & animals, all moving frantically to the soundtrack. Gradually, however, the Symphonies became the school where Walt's animators learned to work with color and began to experiment with plot, characterization & photographic special effects. The pages of Fable & Fairy Tale, Myth & Mother Goose were all mined to provide story lines and even Hollywood's musicals & celebrities were effectively spoofed. It was from this rich soil that Disney's feature-length animation was to spring. In 1939, with SNOW WHITE successfully behind him and PINOCCHIO & FANTASIA on the near horizon, Walt phased out the SILLY SYMPHONIES; they had run their course & served their purpose.
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