The Story of Little Muck (1953)

In a small town in the East, the old Muck is teased and mocked by the children because of his hunchback. However, one day he manages to keep the group of children captivated long enough for them to hear the end of his wondrous story: As an orphan, he was cast out by his envious relatives and set out in search of the merchant who sells happiness. With the help of a cat belonging to a witch, he finds slippers that make him the fastest runner in the land and a magic wand that uncovers buried treasures. This leads him into the intrigue of the Sultan's courtiers, to whom he teaches a lesson by making their ears grow like those of a donkey. But in the end, he realizes that true happiness cannot be attained through magic. He leaves the wondrous items behind in the desert and from then on leads a life filled with hard work. With his captivating story, he wins the hearts of the children and the audience.