Where can I watch Babes in the Woods (1932)?

In US, Babes in the Woods is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Babes in the Woods worth watching?

Babes in the Woods holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Babes in the Woods?

Babes in the Woods stars Lucille La Verne, Pinto Colvig, Mary Moder, Purv Pullen and Toby Wing.

When was Babes in the Woods released?

Babes in the Woods was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.

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Babes in the Woods (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1932, Babes in the Woods is an adventure, horror and animation film directed by Burt Gillett, running about 8 minutes. “Two children wander the forest and get lured into a witch's house.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two Dutch children stumble on a clearing in the woods where gnomes are going about their business. The gnomes are friendly to the children. A witch comes and takes them away on her broom to her gingerbread house, where she turns nasty on them, turning the boy into a spider, her yowling cat to stone, and tries to turn the girl into a rat when a gnome's arrow stops her. While the gnomes are fighting the witch, Hansel and Gretl free the other children who have been imprisoned and transformed by the witch.

Who’s in it. Babes in the Woods stars Lucille La Verne as Witch (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Gnomes / Various (voice) (uncredited), Mary Moder as Singer (voice) (uncredited) and Purv Pullen as Cat (voice) (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Babes in the Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babes in the Woods page.

If you liked it. Fans of Babes in the Woods tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Babes in the Woods (1932)?: In US, Babes in the Woods is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Babes in the Woods worth watching?: Babes in the Woods holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Babes in the Woods?: Babes in the Woods stars Lucille La Verne, Pinto Colvig, Mary Moder, Purv Pullen and Toby Wing.
When was Babes in the Woods released?: Babes in the Woods was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.