Babes in Toyland (1961 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Babes in Toyland |
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| Directed by | Jack Donohue |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Written by | Lowell S. Hawley Ward Kimball Glen MacDonough (operetta) Joe Rinaldi |
| Starring | Ray Bolger Tommy Sands Annette Funicello |
| Music by | Victor Herbert George Bruns Mel Leven (new lyrics) |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Editing by | Robert Stafford |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | December 14, 1961 |
| Running time | 106 min. |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $4.6 million (US/ Canada rentals) |
Babes in Toyland is a fun Disney musical movie from 1961. It stars Tommy Sands as Tom Piper and Annette Funicello as Mary Contrary. The movie's characters come from famous Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Get ready for an adventure in a magical land filled with toys!
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What's the Story of Babes in Toyland?
This movie tells the story of Tom the Piper's Son and Mary Quite Contrary. They are about to get married! But a mean man named Barnaby wants to stop their wedding. He wants to marry Mary himself.
Barnaby's Sneaky Plan
On the night before the wedding, Barnaby hires two clumsy men. Their names are Gonzorgo and Roderigo. Their job is to get rid of Tom. They also need to steal Mary's sheep. Little Bo Peep is looking after these sheep. If Mary loses her sheep, she will become very poor. Barnaby thinks this will make it easier to force her to marry him.
Tom's Escape to Toyland
Gonzorgo and Roderigo capture Tom and the sheep. But instead of harming Tom, they sell him to some traveling gypsies. Tom is very clever and manages to escape from the gypsies. He then finds Mary, Bo-Peep, and their other Mother Goose friends. Together, they all travel to a wonderful place called Toyland.
Adventures in Toyland
In Toyland, they meet the Toymaker and his helpers. The Toymaker creates amazing toys for children everywhere. But Barnaby is still trying to cause trouble! He follows them to Toyland and tries to ruin everything. Tom, Mary, and their friends must work together to stop Barnaby. They need to save Toyland and make sure the wedding can finally happen. They face many challenges, including giant toys and tricky traps.
Who are the Main Characters?
- Tom Piper (played by Tommy Sands): A brave and kind young man. He is in love with Mary.
- Mary Quite Contrary (played by Annette Funicello): A sweet and gentle girl who loves Tom.
- Barnaby (played by Ray Bolger): The mean and greedy bad guy. He wants to marry Mary.
- Gonzorgo and Roderigo: Barnaby's clumsy helpers. They often mess up his plans.
- Little Bo Peep: A friend of Mary's who looks after the sheep.
- The Toymaker: The friendly inventor. He creates all the toys in Toyland.
How Was the Movie Made?
Babes in Toyland was produced by Walt Disney himself. It was directed by Jack Donohue. The movie is based on an old operetta. An operetta is a type of light musical play. This one was created by Victor Herbert.
The Disney team added new songs and a fun story for the film. The movie uses a mix of live actors and special effects. These effects bring the magical world of Toyland to life. Some parts of the movie even use stop-motion animation for the toys. This was a special effect for its time! It made the toys seem to move on their own.
See also
In Spanish: Babes in Toyland (película de 1961) para niños
