Released in the heat of WWII, this stop motion short is a masterclass in visual storytelling and the art of simplicity in production design. Restored by the fantastic folks at Puppetoon.net–support their work so we can see more re-masterpieces from the works of George Pal!

Watch a fairy tale lull you into a sense of curious wonder before a nightmare rips the rug beneath your feet, and you’ll have to watch ’til the end to see how it resolves…