Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

"The miracle that happens only once to the very young... at heart."

1954

1h 12m

6.3(4 votes)

Animation

Music

Family

Fantasy

Overview

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

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Anna Russell

Rosina Rubylips, the Witch

Mildred Dunnock

Mother

Frank Rogier

Father

Delbert Anderson

Sandman

Helen Boatwright

Dew Fairy

Constance Brigham

Hansel / Gretel

Creative team

Directed by: John Paul
Written by: Padraic Colum
Produced by: Michael Myerberg

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