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Hansel and Gretel (I) (1954)

APPROVED  72 min  -  Animation | Family | Music   -  24 December 1954 (USA)
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An "electronic puppet" version of the Humperdinck opera, adapted for children and using spoken dialogue as well as Humperdinck's music.

Director:

John Paul

Writers:

Padraic Colum (adapted for the screen by), Adelheid Wette (original play)

Stars:

Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock and Frank Rogier
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Cast

Cast overview:
Anna Russell Anna Russell ...
Rosina Rubylips, the Witch (voice)
Mildred Dunnock ...
Mother (voice)
Frank Rogier Frank Rogier ...
Father (voice)
Constance Brigham Constance Brigham ...
Hansel / Gretel (voice)
Helen Boatwright Helen Boatwright ...
Dew Fairy (voice) (as Helen Boatright)
Delbert Anderson Delbert Anderson ...
Sandman (voice)
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With brilliant imagination and technical wizardry, this 1954 feature film used stop-action animation, and hand-sculpted dolls and sets to create a fantasy land of unearthly beauty. Set to Engelbert Humperdinck's classic 1892 opera, sung by some of the most acclaimed performers of the 1950's, this recording was nominated for a Grammy Award. This may be the definative production of one of the greatest fairy tales ever told, and it is now on DVD. Written by VIEW Video  

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Plot Keywords:

Opera | Fairy Tale | Puppet | Fairy | Hansel And Gretel  | See more »

Taglines:

The miracle that happens only once to the very young...at heart! See more »

Genres:

Animation | Family | Music | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

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Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Connections

Referenced in The Nutcracker (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Children's Prayer"
Music by Engelbert Humperdinck
English Lyrics by Padraic Colum
Sung by Constance Brigham (as both Hansel and Gretel) See more »