Menu
© 2026 The Couch Critic
Browse 164 movies from Van Beuren Studios
Farmer Al Falfa flies to Africa with the Royal Society of African Explorers to hunt in the jungle.
Sep 1929
Faux documentary told in first-person narration, about an "adventuress" who sets sail to Guatemala with her father and two male crewmen, rescues them when their fresh-water supply is compromised, finds a treasure map, and attempts to steal a fabulous emerald from a ruined temple, much to the aggrevation of a worshipful native princess and her subjects.
Aug 1934
In this comedy short not-so-smart copper Bert Lahr gets in over his head when he becomes a mock candidate for mayor.
Nov 1933
The Little King tries to teach his dog some tricks to perform in honor of a visiting sultan and his harem, who are arriving at the castle for an evening of merriment and surprises.
Mar 1934
Parents pretend they are in show business and their kids are ventriloquist dummies.
Mar 1929
A slow farm life is turned upside-down thanks to some magic pills....
Mar 1931
Bert Lahr is a big city boy hung up on tales of the Old West. When his playing cowboys and Indians causes a ruckus, he's brought before a judge who prescribes him rest and relaxation...out West.
A series of animated short subjects created by Paul Terry and actor-turned-writer Howard Estabrook.
Apr 1929
Dinner Time is noted as the first sound cartoon short made after Warner Bros.' success with The Jazz Singer and produced even before Walt Disney's first sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie (though released after).
Oct 1928
A farmer, his family and all the barnyard animals are bullied by the rooster, who is vain and mean to everyone. He thinks one of his hens has cheated on him and knocks out the peacock. He can't stand to see 2 ducks in love and beats up the boy duck to steal his girl. The rooster is challenged to a fight by Runty Duck. Bully Rooster gets drunk on gasoline while the rest of the barnyard animals a partying because of the upcoming fight. The fight starts and Runty Duck seems to be getting the best of Bully Rooster. In the last moments, Runty KOs the Rooster and wins. Every one celebrates the win and carries Runty on their shoulders.
Jun 1933
A "Aesop's Fable" cartoon from the Van Beuren Studios.
Jul 1932
On Christmas Eve, the Little King sneaks two tramps into the castle. The next morning, the three men are thrilled by the presents Santa left behind.
Dec 1933
Cubby the Bear has to save his girls home and money from the evil banker A. Wolf....
May 1933
An evil spider kidnaps a housefly from a cabaret and takes her to his secret lab.
Mar 1932
The classic story of Robin Hood, with Cubby Bear as the prince of thieves.
A Theatrical Company is facing bankruptcy while being stuck in a hostile town, miles from home, in a hotel where they are already well in arrears in payment of their bills. The whole plot revolves around the troupe having to work in order to compensate the Hotel owner.
Feb 1934
Farmer Alfa goes hunting big game.
A catfish living in a submarine in a lake, lures a cat to pursue her. Their playful antics are interrupted by an octopus, and a fight ensues.
Oct 1932
Cubby the Bear as a young, dapper Gaucho and his adventures as a South American cowboy.
Cubby Bear sneaks into the Roxy Opera House on its opening night and ends up conducting an epic, animal-enacted version of Faust.
Feb 1933