Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy (1954): Cast & Plot
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy is a 1954 family animated film directed by John Paul, starring Constance Brigham as Hansel / Gretel, Mildred Dunnock and Frank Rogier. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- John Paul
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Michael Myerberg
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy About?
The premise of Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An opera fantasy 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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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy Cast & Characters
Constance Brigham leads the cast as Hansel / Gretel, with Mildred Dunnock as Mother and Frank Rogier as Father. Directed by John Paul; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Paul
- Constance Brigham as Hansel / Gretel
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Mildred Dunnock as Mother - Frank Rogier as Father
- Anna Russell as Rosina Rubylips, the Witch
Also Starring in Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy
· 2 more- Delbert Anderson Sandman
- Helen Boatwright Dew Fairy
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy Plot Summary
What happens in Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hansel / Gretel Constance Brigham are hungry at home, they daydream and sing about food when their mother Mildred Dunnock returns to find them not doing their work. She orders them to pick strawberries in the woods, and they set off. Their father Frank Rogier returns with food he bought with money from selling brooms, and the mother tells him that she sent Hansel and Gretel into the woods. Now concerned, they set off to look for them but are misled by Rosina Rubylips, the Witch Anna Russell. Hansel and Gretel pick strawberries but then proceed to eat them all. With night approaching, they become scared and head home. They suddenly see a mysterious man who reveals he is the Sandman Delbert Anderson and sings to them.
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “A Floresta Mágica” and “Hannu ja Kreetta”.
- Also known as
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- A Floresta Mágica
- Hannu ja Kreetta
- Hansel y Gretel
- Hänsel und Gretel – nach Engelbert Humperdinck
- Hänsel und Gretel (Opera Fantasy) – nach Engelbert Humperdinck
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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy?
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy released?
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy was released on October 9, 1954.
Who directed Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy?
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy was directed by John Paul.
More films by John Paul Who is in the cast of Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy?
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy stars Constance Brigham as Hansel / Gretel, Mildred Dunnock as Mother and Frank Rogier as Father, among 6 credited actors.
Does Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy have a post-credit scene?
No. Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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