Babes in Toyland
Synopsis
A young girl becomes lost in a department store during the Christmas shopping rush. The frightened child is comforted by a department store Santa Claus who tells her a tale of storybook characters brought to life - of Tommy Tucker's love for the lovely Jane Piper and the cold-hearted villainy of evil Silas Barnaby. Through the girl's dreams, the viewer is transported to Toyland. Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this was its second live television special production, with some new cast members and some returning.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Liebman
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen MacDonough, Billy Friedberg, William Jacobson, Will Glickman, Neil Simon, 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, Billy Friedberg, William Jacobson, Will Glickman, Neil Simon, Fred Saidy, Victor Herbert
Victor Herbert
Max Liebman
Department Leadership Roster
Glen MacDonough
Writer
Max Liebman
Director
Max Liebman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babes in Toyland
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What is Babes in Toyland about?
A young girl becomes lost in a department store during the Christmas shopping rush. The frightened child is comforted by a department store Santa Claus who tells her a tale of storybook characters brought to life - of Tommy Tucker's love for the lovely Jane Piper and the cold-hearted villainy of evil Silas Barnaby. Through the girl's dreams, the viewer is transported to Toyland. Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this was its second live television special production, with some new cast members and some returning.
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 Barbara Cook, Dennis Day, Jack E. Leonard, Dave Garroway, Wally Cox.
When was Babes in Toyland released and how long is it?
Babes in Toyland was released in 1955 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.).