Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

An opera fantasy

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

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Languages English , German

Gneres Animation , Family , Fantasy , Music

Production Company Michael Myerberg

Release Date 9 October 1954

72 mins

Cast

Anna Russell Rosina Rubylips, the Witch

Mildred Dunnock Mother

Frank Rogier Father

Delbert Anderson Sandman

Helen Boatwright Dew Fairy

Constance Brigham Hansel / Gretel

Crew

Director

John Paul

Writer

Padraic Colum

Producer

Michael Myerberg

Cinematography

Martin Munkacsi

Editor

James F. Barclay

Sound

John McClure

Set Decoration

Evalds Dajevskis

Costume Design

Ida Venedicktow

Music

Engelbert Humperdinck

Franz Allers