#45 March of the Wooden Soldiers

In a nursery rhyme world, two bumbling brothers protect their sister, Bo-Peep, from an evil miser—and a literal army of monsters. This Laurel and Hardy vehicle is perhaps an early example of a cult classic, achieving notoriety as a holiday favorite for TV viewers of a certain age. A musical for children adapted from a 1903 operetta, its lighthearted humor and storybook warmth rest alongside some heavily nightmarish aspects—including horrific creatures called the Bogeymen. Cozy up, kids. It’s storytime.