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Mary, Queen of Tots

1925 · 20 min Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

A couple makes dolls modeled on neighborhood kids. A gardener at a mansion buys four of them for Mary, the girl of the house. He's her only friend: her parents neglect her for work and card games and her governess is humorless. Mary loves the dolls and dreams of them during her nap. While Mary sleeps, the governess throws the dolls in the dust bin. Mary wakes and goes searching - outside she runs into the very same four kids who were the dolls' models, and she thinks she's still dreaming...

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Year 1925
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Robert F. McGowan
Runtime 20 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (2 votes)

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The short film constructs a clear contrast between the cold world of adult duties and the vibrant realm of a child's imagination. It relies on simple yet effective visual transitions to blur the line between the heroine's reality and her dream.

Those who tire of cynicism will find a gentle, charming tale about fantasy overcoming loneliness. What lingers after is a warm, quiet smile. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert F. McGowan

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