Hansel and Gretel (1954)
The miracle that happens only once to the very young... at heart.
72 min
An "electronic puppet" version of the Humperdinck opera, adapted for children and using spoken dialogue as well as Humperdinck's music.
- Release date
- October 9, 1954
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Engelbert Humperdinck
Cast
- Anna Russell as Rosina Rubylips - the Witch
- Mildred Dunnock as Mother
- Frank Rogier as Father
- Delbert Anderson as Sandman
- Helen Boatwright as Dew Fairy
- Apollo Boys' Choir as Angels
- Apollo Boys' Choir as Children
- Constance Brigham as Hansel
- Constance Brigham as Gretel
Crew
- John Paul · Director
- Adelheid Wette · Writer
- Padraic Colum · Writer
- Wilhelm Grimm · Writer
- Michael Myerberg · Producer
- Engelbert Humperdinck · Composer
- Martin Munkacsi · Cinematographer
- James F. Barclay · Editor