The Magic Toyshop
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Uncle Philip
Melanie
Francie
Mrs. Rundle
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After her parents are killed, a young girl is sent to London to live with her uncle and his family. Her uncle, who is a toymaker, secretly has the power to make his toys come to life, but he also maintains dictatorial control over his family and intends to exercise the same control over the new arrival.
Release Date
1987-11-19
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5.2
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