Mumfie's Quest: The Movie

Featuring pallid Saturday morning cartoon level animation, this 1994 film inspired by the works of Katharine Tozer and written by Britt Allcroft (of Thomas the Tank Engine fame) finds “little pachyderm with the great big heart” Mumfie packing up some snacks and heading out on an adventure beyond the edge of the wood. Meeting a scarecrow and a winged pig named Pinkey, the trio go off to search for Pinkey's mom, a quest that features crazy escapades: riding a whale, getting chased by a cat, and avoiding the prison guard of the mean Secretary of Night (who bottles and hoards wonderful sounds, such as children's laughter, for his own devices). Also featuring loads of other random stuff tossed in—a magical umbrella, a mysterious cove, pirates, and talking eels—this may hold some nostalgic value for those who saw it growing up in the ‘90s, but is unlikely to appeal to today's youth. Optional. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)