In their dreams, two poor and hungry tots enter a fantasy kingdom where there are more sweets than they can eat. But when they wake.
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Should you watch this 1936 cartoon today? Yes, if you want a quick, heavy dose of Great Depression sadness mixed with a weirdly intense dream about eating giant donuts. But if you hate old-school sentimentality that hits you over the head with a brick, steer clear. The whole thing is only about nine minutes long, but ...
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"Should you watch this 1936 cartoon today? Yes, if you want a quick, heavy dose of Great Depression sadness mixed with a weirdly intense dream about eating giant donuts. But if you hate old-school sentimentality that hits you over the head with a brick, steer clear. The whole thing is only about nine minutes long, but man, it starts out depressing. These two little kids are walking through a snowy town, carrying a heavy basket of sticks they gathered for firewood. They look so pitiful it's almo..."
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