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The Painter and the Pointer - Watch Legally and Safely

The Painter and the Pointer

Countries: USA,
Release Date: December 18, 1944
Year: 1944
Runtime:7 min
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Andy Panda is the painter and his dog, Butch, is the pointer, and Andy is trying to paint a portrait of Butch doing what a bird-dog is supposed to do...standing still and pointing to the game-bird. But Butch won't stand still. Andy's solution is to rig a gun to go off if Butch moves a muscle. Butch gamely resists all temptations to move but a couple of spiders carry him off in their web, with the gun going off repeatedly and peppering Butch's posterior.

How to Watch The Painter and the Pointer Legally and Safely

If you want to stream The Painter and the Pointer through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry The Painter and the Pointer films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

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Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.

Walter Tetley