Babes in Toyland
Seen it?1934 | 78 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Mary Poppins Returns, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ollie Dee and Stannie Dum try to borrow money from their employer, the toymaker, to pay off the mortgage on Mother Peep's shoe and keep it and Little Bo Peep from the clutches of the evil Barnaby. When that fails, they trick Barnaby, enraging him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charley Rogers, Gus Meins
- Stan LaurelStannie Dum
- Oliver HardyOllie Dee
- Charlotte HenryLittle Bo Peep
- Henry BrandonSilas Barnaby
- Felix KnightTom-Tom Piper
- Virginia KarnsMother Goose
- Florence RobertsThe Widow Peep
- Richard AlexanderKing's Guard (uncredited)
- Scotty BeckettSchoolboy (uncredited)
- Billy BletcherChief of Police (uncredited)