Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

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Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

"An opera fantasy"

1954

1h 12m

5.5(2 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 members

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Anna Russell

Rosina Rubylips, the Witch

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Mildred Dunnock

Mother

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Frank Rogier

Father

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Delbert Anderson

Sandman

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Helen Boatwright

Dew Fairy

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Constance Brigham

Hansel / Gretel

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