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It's a Bear (1913)
Short | Comedy, Short

It's a Bear (1913)

Short | Comedy, Short

Joe is in love with Geraldine. Her father objects to him, claiming that Joe is not the brave man and that the man who marries his daughter must be a hero. Joe leaves the house in disgust. He reads in a newspaper that a bear has escaped ...See moreJoe is in love with Geraldine. Her father objects to him, claiming that Joe is not the brave man and that the man who marries his daughter must be a hero. Joe leaves the house in disgust. He reads in a newspaper that a bear has escaped from the zoo. He hits upon a novel scheme. He gets his friend John to go to a costumer with him and there he gets him a bear's skin and head, which he makes him wear. Joe next goes to Geraldine's father, and tells him about the escape of the bear. Her father, who is always boasting what a great hunter he is, agrees to take Joe with him and they go out to hunt the bear. Joe has John stationed in the woods, and when father appears, John chases him up a tree. Joe stays in the background enjoying the fun. Meanwhile, "Si" Hopkins, a farmer, has also heard of the escape of the bear and also goes hunting him. He spies John and opens fire on the supposed bear. John is just about to meet his death when Joe explains that the bear is human and saves his skin. Joe tells John to lie down as if dead and then goes for father. He brings him back and shows him how he killed the bear. John moves a leg and father again runs away. At last they go home and father agrees to Joe's marrying his daughter providing he doesn't tell of his cowardice. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less