Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

1h 12m

Animation Music Family Fantasy

5.5

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

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

John Paul

Director

Padraic Colum

Writer, Adaptation

James F. Barclay

Editor

Martin Munkacsi

Director of Photography

Michael Myerberg

Producer

Ida Venedicktow

Costume Design

John McClure

Sound Editor

Fred Plaut

Sound Recordist

Herbert Schaeffer

Special Effects

Engelbert Humperdinck

Music, Songs

Evalds Dajevskis

Set Decoration

William F. Rodgers

Production Manager

Franz Allers

Conductor, Orchestrator