Revolution in Toyland

Revolution in Toyland

1947 · 14 min · ★ 6.1 · Animation

In WWII Czechoslovakia, an old toymaker incorporates secret messages in his models to fool the Germans. They find him out and he flees. As the Gestapo officer hunts around he is attacked by the toys, who send him packing. Live action and stop motion short by Hermína Týrlová.

Directed by František Sádek · Written by Emanuel Kaněra

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