The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
“WONDERFUL THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ROMANCE!”
Synopsis
The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
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Laurence Harvey
Wilhelm Grimm / Cobbler (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves")
Karlheinz Böhm
Jacob Grimm
Claire Bloom
Dorothea Grimm
Walter Slezak
Stossel
Barbara Eden
Greta Heinrich
Oskar Homolka
The Duke ('The Dream')
Arnold Stang
Rumpelstiltskin
Martita Hunt
Anna Richter
Betty Garde
Miss Bettenhausen
Bryan Russell
Friedrich Grimm
Ian Wolfe
Gruber
Tammy Marihugh
Pauline Grimm
Cheerio Meredith
Mrs. Von Dittersdorf
Walter Rilla
Priest
Yvette Mimieux
The Princess (segment "The Dancing Princess")
Russ Tamblyn
The Woodsman (segment "The Dancing Princess") / Tom Thumb
Jim Backus
The King (segment "The Dancing Princess")
Beulah Bondi
The Gypsy (segment "The Dancing Princess")
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin, George Pal
- Screenplay & Story
- David P. Harmon, Charles Beaumont, William Roberts
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cinerama Productions, Bavaria Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin, George Pal
David P. Harmon, Charles Beaumont, William Roberts, Hermann Gerstner, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Leigh Harline
Paul Vogel
Walter Thompson
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
George Pal
Director
David P. Harmon
Screenplay
Charles Beaumont
Screenplay
William Roberts
Screenplay
George Pal
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm about?
The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
Who directed The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was directed by Henry Levin, George Pal.
Who stars in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The principal cast of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm includes Laurence Harvey, Karlheinz Böhm, Claire Bloom, Walter Slezak, Barbara Eden.
When was The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm released and how long is it?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm based on a book or true story?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Gerstner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).