A prediction warning Prince Gustav of giants, witches, and danger does not prevent him from traveling to the faraway Kingdom of Lira when he learns his help is needed. He begins a journey which is indeed enchanted, for in the midst of danger he finds unexpected friendship and laughter. Before he reaches Lira, Gustav meets two witches, whose charm makes them unlike any ever encountered, and befriends a coward named Alakazam who travels with him to the dark garden of Gothar the Giant. The journey ends when the surprising and secret ambition of Gothar is learned, and Alakazam achieves his deepest wish through an act of courage.
Frederic Burk Auditorium in San Francisco, 1962. Directed by Douglas M. Briggs.