A brave prince wants to win the heart of a stubborn princess by finding the singing, ringing tree for her.
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Title: The Singing Ringing Tree (1957)
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| Christel Bodenstein | ... | Die hochmütige Prinzessin / Arrogant Princess | |
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Charles Hans Vogt | ... | Der greise König / Aged King (as Charles H. Vogt) |
| Eckart Dux | ... | Der schöne Prinz / Handsome Prince | |
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Richard Krüger | ... | Der böse Zwerg / Wicked Dwarf |
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Dorothea Thiesing | ... | Amme / Nurse |
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Günther Polensen | ... | Schloßhauptmann / Captain of the Guard |
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Fredy Barten | ... | Minister |
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Egon Vogel | ... | Hauptmann / Zeremonienmeister |
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Paul Knopf | ... | Wächter |
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Paul Pfingst | ... | Bauer |
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Friedrich Teitge | ... | Gärtner |
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Maria Besendahl | ... | Kräuterweib (as Anna-Maria Besendahl) |
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Jürgen Baumgart | ... | Page |
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Norbert Bischof | ... | Page |
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Wolfgang Böhm | ... | Page |
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A brave prince wants to win the heart of a stubborn princess by finding the singing, ringing tree for her. He finally locates it in the magical realm of an evil dwarf who offers him a deal: he can keep the tree if it starts singing before sundown - which it will only do if the princess truly loves him. Otherwise, he will be turned into a bear. Reminiscent of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. Written by c.winter
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Der schöne Prinz: What do you want then?
Die hochmütige Prinzessin: I must have... I must have the singing ringing tree! Bring it to me and then I will listen to you!
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A segment of The Fast Show (1994), titled "The Singing Ringing Binging Plinging Tinging Plinking Plonking Boinging Tree" is a spoof of this film. See more »Quotes
Die hochmütige Prinzessin: Any lout can give me pearls like this if he has enough money. I require more from a suitor!Der schöne Prinz: What do you want then?
Die hochmütige Prinzessin: I must have... I must have the singing ringing tree! Bring it to me and then I will listen to you!
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Country:
East GermanyLanguage:
GermanRelease Date:
13 December 1957 (East Germany) See more »Also Known As:
El tintineante arbolito cantante See more »Filming Locations:
Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam, Brandenburg, GermanyCompany Credits
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This film was bought by BBC Children TV, dubbed in English and serialised in the late 60s which is where I originally saw it. You can buy a restored, German language with English subtitles which I did to see if my memory had played tricks on me - was it as good as I remembered?
I'm glad to say that its even better than I remembered, the stylish production, imaginative sets and performances enthralled me and my two you daughters again (the German language bit didn't seem to bother them at all!). I remembered the story but what passed me by on my B&W TV in the 60s was the imaginative and beautifully shot images.
Much recommended!