Animation ·Music ·Family ·Fantasy · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 12m

Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy poster
Director
John Paul
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 Constance Brigham as Hansel / Gretel
Crew
Martin Munkacsi — Director of Photography James F. Barclay — Editor Padraic Colum — Writer Michael Myerberg — Producer Ida Venedicktow — Costume Design
Tagline

An opera fantasy

Synopsis

An "electronic puppet" version of the Humperdinck opera, adapted for children and using spoken dialogue as well as Humperdinck's music.

Mood & Themes
witchstop motion
Key Collaborators
John Paul Director Martin Munkacsi Director of Photography James F. Barclay Editor Padraic Colum Writer Michael Myerberg Producer Ida Venedicktow Costume Design
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