How to Swim

How to Swim

★ 6.9IMDb Score
Released:1942-10-23
Duration:8 min
Director:Jack Kinney
Actors:George Johnson, John McLeish
Production:Walt Disney Productions
Keywords:short film

Overview:

Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry.

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