Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy(1954)
The miracle that happens only once to the very young... at heart.
Hansel and Gretel: 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.
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy (1954) is a animation, music, family and fantasy film directed by John Paul, released on October 9, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier and Delbert Anderson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- John Paul
- Writers:
- Padraic Colum, Padraic Colum
- Producers:
- Michael Myerberg
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Munkacsi
- Production:
- Michael Myerberg
- Status:
- Released
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Russell
as Rosina Rubylips, the Witch
Mildred Dunnock
as Mother
Frank Rogier
as Father
- Delbert Anderson
Delbert Anderson
as Sandman
- Helen Boatwright
Helen Boatwright
as Dew Fairy
Constance Brigham
as Hansel / Gretel
Key crew
Directed by John Paul, written by Padraic Colum and Padraic Colum, produced by Michael Myerberg.
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy?
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The main cast of Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy (1954) includes Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier, Delbert Anderson and Helen Boatwright. The film was directed by John Paul. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy released?
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy was released on October 9, 1954 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy worth watching?
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy (1954) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, music and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.