The Magic Flute

Name: The Magic Flute
Director: Gayle Thomas
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Released: 1977-01-01
Rating: 7.0

1977 · 8 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Fantasy

An animated fable for children showing that things can be malignant or benign depending on how they are used--with good or evil intent.

Directed by Gayle Thomas

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