Babes in Toyland
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Bambi Linn
Dancer
Mary Mace
Widow Piper
Karin Wolfe
Ann Piper
Lee Bowman
Himself / Host
Don Pardo
Himself / Announcer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Liebman
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen MacDonough, Neil Simon, Billy Friedberg, Fred Saidy, Victor Herbert
- Original Score
- Victor Herbert
- Original Title
- Babes in Toyland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- NBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Liebman
Glen MacDonough, Neil Simon, Billy Friedberg, Fred Saidy, Victor Herbert
Victor Herbert
Max Liebman
Department Leadership Roster
Max Liebman
Producer
Glen MacDonough
Writer
Max Liebman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babes in Toyland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babes in Toyland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Babes in Toyland includes Jo Sullivan, Dennis Day, Jack E. Leonard, Wally Cox, Dave Garroway.
When was Babes in Toyland released and how long is it?
Babes in Toyland was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Babes in Toyland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babes in Toyland was composed by Victor Herbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babes in Toyland?
Babes in Toyland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).