The Wacky World of Mother Goose
| Industry | Animation, Film production |
|---|---|
| Founder | Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass |
Key people | Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Romeo Muller |
| Products | Animated films, Television specials |
The Wacky World of Mother Goose is a 1967 animated musical fantasy motion picture produced by Rankin/Bass, with a screenplay by Romeo Muller and direction by Jules Bass. Drawing inspiration from the tales and nursery rhymes of Charles Perrault, this film represents Rankin and Bass's inaugural cel-animation feature released in theaters. It includes well-known figures such as Humpty Dumpty, the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe, and the antagonist Crooked Man. The role of Mother Goose is voiced by Margaret Rutherford in what would be her final cinematic performance.
Plot
Set in the realm ruled by Old King Cole, beloved characters including Jack and Jill, Simple Simon, and Georgie Porgie become anxious when Mother Goose journeys to visit her sister who resides beyond the Moon. At the same time, Count Warptwist, known as the Crooked Man, plots to take over the kingdom, leading the virtuous inhabitants to come together to oppose his plans.
Cast
- Margaret Rutherford - as Mother Goose
- Bob McFadden - voices Humpty Dumpty, Zig Zag, Paddy Cake, and Old King Cole
- Bradley Bolke - portrays Count Warptwist, Georgy Porgy, Little Dog, and Brutus
- Laura Leslie - plays Princess Harmony
- James Daugherty - acts as Baker and members of the Crooked Knights
- Craig Sechler - provides voice for Jack Horner
- Susan Melvin - voices Mary Mary Quite Contrary
- Kevin Gavin - as Prince Robin and Cat with a Fiddle
- Bryna Raeburn - performs as Old Mother Hubbard, Mother Goose's sister, and Patricia Pumpkin Eater
- Robert Harter - voices Butcher, Crooked Knights, and Town Crier
- William Marine - as Candlestick Maker and Crooked Knights
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- 1967 films
- 1967 animated films
- 1960s American animated films
- American children's animated adventure films
- American children's animated fantasy films
- American fantasy adventure films
- Animated films based on nursery rhymes
- Films directed by Jules Bass
- Rankin/Bass Productions films
- Toei Animation films
- Embassy Pictures films
- 1960s fantasy adventure films
- Films with screenplays by Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Films with screenplays by Romeo Muller
- 1960s children's animated films
- 1960s English-language films
- Films scored by George Wilkins (composer)
- English-language fantasy adventure films