Two versions of "The Three Robbers"

My sister blogged earlier this week about "Funnybones," a cute children's book that she and I greatly enjoyed in our youth. Truth be told, it's one of two such books I still own. The other? "The Three Robbers."

That my sister revealed to me an animated version of "Funnybones" inspired me to seek out the animated version of "The Three Robbers," a short film I clearly recall seeing at my local library. A quick spin through YouTube netted me the film, which I've embedded below for your edification.



Perhaps more interesting in my YouTube search results, though, was this alternate take on the story. Far more frightening in tone and lyrics, this version of the film would bring children to tears and infuriate parents.



The segment appears to be the opening sequence to either a longer film or some series of tales about "The Three Robbers." It's admittedly a fascinating artifact — and could serve to inspire a future Halloween costume — but I'd be lying if I said I didn't prefer the original.