When I was 8 I saw this film in elementary school and it got lodged in my brain FOREVER. I’ve searched for the 1969 short film, “Winter of the Witch”, for so very long and it’s finally appeared on youtube in two parts. While it’s a little Halloweeny (witches!), it also features a lot of snow (wintery!) and it’s silly Seventies message is so positive that I can’t wait until next October to turn you on to it.
The Witch is played by Hermione Gingold who had earlier played the part of Mrs. Shinn (the Mayor’s wife) in another Wry Baby favorite, 1962′s Music Man.
Take 20 minutes at the breakfast table with your kids and get happy.
Winter of the Witch – Part One:
Winter of the Witch – Part Two:
Ms. Gingold in the Music Man (the lady with the big orange hat with all the feathers)
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