Babes in Toyland (1954)
Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this live television special became an annual Christmas tradition with rotating cast members.
Director: Max Liebman
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: December 18, 1954
Cast
- Jo Sullivan - Jane Piper
- Dennis Day - Tommy Tucker
- Jack E. Leonard - Silas Barnaby
- Wally Cox - Grumio, the Toymaker
- Dave Garroway - Santa Claus
- Bil Baird - Clyde (voice)
- Cora Baird - Puppets (voice)
- Rod Alexander - Dancer
- Ellen Barrie - Joan
- Edward Brian - Peter Piper
Screenplay
- Glen MacDonough
- Glen MacDonough (Lyricist)
- Neil Simon (Adaptation)
- Billy Friedberg (Adaptation)
- Fred Saidy (Adaptation)
Music: Victor Herbert
Production: NBC Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, live broadcast, nursery rhyme, operetta, christmas
More Films by Director: Max Liebman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Babes in Toyland about?
- Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this live television special became an annual Christmas tradition with rotating cast members.
- Who directed Babes in Toyland?
- Babes in Toyland was directed by Max Liebman.
- Who stars in Babes in Toyland?
- Babes in Toyland stars Jo Sullivan, Dennis Day, Jack E. Leonard, Wally Cox, Dave Garroway, Bil Baird.
- How long is Babes in Toyland?
- Babes in Toyland has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Babes in Toyland?
- Babes in Toyland is a Music, Fantasy, Family film.
- Where was Babes in Toyland produced?
- Babes in Toyland was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Babes in Toyland?
- The themes of Babes in Toyland include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.