Babes in Toyland
by Jack Donohue
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Actor: Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn, Ray Bolger, Tommy Kirk, Tommy SandsDirector: Jack Donohue
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 106 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-03
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Movie Reviews of Babes in Toyland
Movie Review: Entertaining; a Little Light on Plot
Summary: 3 Stars
Walt Disney decided to capitalize on his stable of stars by creating his first full-length live musical movie. Disney stars Annette Funicello ("The Mickey Mouse Club," "The Shaggy Dog"), Ed Wynn ("Mary Poppins," "That Darn Cat (1965)"), Tommy Kirk ("Old Yeller," "The Monkey's Uncle"), Henry Calvin ("Zorro," "Toby Tyler"), Gene Sheldon ("Zorro," "Toby Tyler") and Kevin Corcoran ("Old Yeller" and "Toby Tyler") all made appearances in this movie.
The plot of this movie is relatively simple, and all the scenes were filmed on sets. Mary Contrary (Funicello) is going to wed Tom Piper (Tommy Sands, "The Longest Day," "Ensign Pulver"). Unbeknownst to Mary, she will inherit a great deal of money when she gets married. However, evil Barnaby, played by Ray Bolger ("The Wizard of Oz"), is aware of the inheritance. Barnaby decides to enlist the aid of Gonzorgo (Calvin) and Roderigo (Sheldon) to do away with Tom. Of course, in a Disney movie made for children people disappear, and that is what happens to Tom.
After a song and dance number, Tom and Mary realize that the children have gone off to the Forest of No Return to find Bo Peep's lost sheep. Tom and Mary head off to find the children, only to learn that the forest is full of wonders both scary and delightful, including the Toymaker (Wynn) and his assistant Grumio (Kirk). The ending is delightful stop-motion fun that is the best part of the movie.
The Good: The entertainment is mostly family friendly. The trees in the Forest of No Return are a little scary, and Barnaby is a schmuck, but with mom and dad close by even the littlest ones should be able to watch this film. The Toymaker's shop (mansion?) is cute, and the special effects at the end are nice for 1961.
The Bad: Where's the widescreen? This movie's aspect ratio is 1.75:1, which means that this full screen version has cut a lot out. The plot is simple. It feels like an episode of "The Mickey Mouse Club" stretched to an hour and forty-five minutes.
There's a lot to like about this movie. The stars are cheery and will remind some of us of when we were in love with Annette in the early 1960's. Walt Disney was still at the helm and his movies had an innocent image about them. However, if you are looking for a better version of the story, I recommend "March of the Wooden Soldiers," featuring Laurel and Hardy. That movie can be scary for little children, but it is better.
Good Luck!
Summary of Babes in Toyland
Enjoy a happy excursion into the world of Mother Goose in Walt Disney's first musical production! All roads lead to magical, merry Toyland as Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare for their wedding! But villainous Barnaby wants Mary for himself, so he kidnaps Tom, setting off a series of comic chases, searches, and double-crosses! The "March Of The Wooden Soldiers" helps put Barnaby in his place, and ensures a "happily ever after" for Tom and Mary! This joyful musical fantasy is a delightful experience for the whole family!Kids & Family DVD Video
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