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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
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1:24:06
Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.
Trailer
0:30
Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.
The Nutcracker's Quest
4:50
The King sends the Nutcracker on his quest.
Godfather Drosselmeyer
0:35
Godfather Drosselmeyer arrives to give gifts to the children.
The Great Voyage Begins
1:48
The beginning of the journey to the Capital City. Alan Cumming narrates.
Crossing the River of Rose Petals
1:34
Alan Cumming narrates the crossing of the river of rose petals toward the Capital City.
The Arrival at Candy Meadow
1:52
The arrival at Candy Meadow is accompanied by the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."
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