The Sky Princess is a George Pal Puppetoon in which the title character is kept asleep in a chamber up in the sky (or space) by a wicked witch. A prince manages to wake her up with his violin as he plays some instrumental music that when put to words for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty became "Once Upon a Dream". With help from an apprentice magician, the prince rescues the princess from her slumber as she nonchalantly breaks the glass from her chamber without hurting herself! It's at this point that the witch gets killed by a lightning as she flies out! So they all dance happily ever after as "Once Upon a Dream" plays out with the Paramount logo appearing. One of Pal's most charming cartoons with puppet animation worthy of the best Disney cel ones. Definitely worth seeing for any George Pal enthusiasts.
Review of Sky Princess
Sky Princess
(1942)
The Sky Princess is one of George Pal's best Puppetoons
1 January 2007
Warning: Spoilers