Overview
The film depicts a young male beaver who must defend his new family against hungry predators, mischievous river otters, and the ever-impending threat of winter.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-reel (1951)
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Collection
Part of True-Life Adventures Collection
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Music
Music by Paul Smith
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ted SearsWriter
- Lawrence Edward WatkinWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 19, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Collection
- True-Life Adventures Collection
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In the United States
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