a flat, stagy, artificially cheerful affair that falls far short of the memorably creepy Laurel and Hardy version of 1934.
Babes in Toyland
The happiest, most delightful musical comedy of your lifetime!
1961 · 1h 46m · Approved
Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music
Directed by
Jack Donohue
,
Austen Jewell
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Babes in Toyland
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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!
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