Other Studios: A: A- Miscellany: Artkino: The Magic Horse

• Artkino

• Characters:

   Michael, Rupert, Timothy, Flying Horse, Pony.

• Originally Released in 1949.

• Originally Released Theatrically.

• Running Time:

   60 minutes.

• Color

• U.S.S.R.

Three brothers live in a tiny kingdom. Michael, the eldest and strongest, also is the laziest. The middle brother, Rupert, is not as shiftless, but is trusted by no one. The youngest, Timothy, is neither lazy nor dishonest, and he is the best-liked of the brothers. One night, someone or something has been stealing the brothers' wheat, and all three set out in search of the thief. Michael wishes that the burglar would disappear. Rupert is convinced that the culprit is from a nearby village. However, Timothy believes that the thief is the "Firebird," which no mortal has seen. His older brothers convince Timothy to stand guard all night and face whatever danger might arise. As he spots a shooting star, Timothy is joined by a horse which prances across the sky and then gallops to his feet. The horse must quickly depart, but he first presents Timothy with a beautiful and faithful magical pony.