Thumbelina

Thumbelina is the answer to her mother's prayers but is all too soon stolen away by Mother Toad as a wife for her son. With the help of many different woodland creatures, especially the Swallow, Thumbelina overcomes many obstacles to try and get back to her mother.

Cast

Carrie Fisher

as Thumbelina

William Katt

as The Flower Prince

Burgess Meredith

as Mr. Mole

John Pielmeier

as The Field Mouse

Maryedith Burrell

as The Beggar Woman

Conchata Ferrell

as Thumbelina's Mother

Lu Leonard

as Mother Toad

Donovan Scott

as Herman Toad

Mitchel Evans

as The Barrister Fish

Gary Schwartz

as The Barrister Fish

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