

How to Swim
1942-10-23 · 8 min · ★ 6.9
Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry.
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- Directors
- Jack Kinney
- Production companies
- Walt Disney Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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