When Annette Funicello died a month ago, I suddenly had a jones to watch her movies especially this one which I first saw in bits & pieces on a Thanksgiving day in the '90s. So now I got the disc of this from Netflix and watched the whole thing. The verdict: While I prefer the Laurel & Hardy version, this one isn't so bad. Annette and Tommy Sands are cute as the leading couple but it's Ray Bolger as villain Barnaby and Ed Wynn as the Toymaker that are the real stars of this one. In fact, Wynn is such a joy to watch whether asserting his authority to his assistant Tommy Kirk or using delaying tactics in his officiating the possible wedding of Mary (Ms. Funicello) and Barnaby. Overall, this version of Babes in Toyland isn't great but it's still pretty good for what it is.