The Story of Rapunzel
“A Stopmotion Short!”
Synopsis
This is one of four fairy tales master animator Ray Harryhausen made between 1949 and 1953 by hand, using stop-motion photography perfected as an apprentice under mentor Willis H. O'Brien of "King Kong" fame.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Harryhausen
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Knight
- Original Title
- The Story of Rapunzel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Ray Harryhausen Studio, Bailey Films, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Harryhausen
Charlotte Knight
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Harryhausen
Director
Charlotte Knight
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Story of Rapunzel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Rapunzel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Rapunzel about?
This is one of four fairy tales master animator Ray Harryhausen made between 1949 and 1953 by hand, using stop-motion photography perfected as an apprentice under mentor Willis H. O'Brien of "King Kong" fame.
Who directed The Story of Rapunzel?
The Story of Rapunzel was directed by Ray Harryhausen.
Who stars in The Story of Rapunzel?
The principal cast of The Story of Rapunzel includes Del Moore.
When was The Story of Rapunzel released and how long is it?
The Story of Rapunzel was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Rapunzel?
The Story of Rapunzel holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).