The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Der Rattenfänger von Hameln
Synopsis
A traveler comes into a town overrun with rats and vermin. He promises to free the place of the pests and names his price. When the townspeople refuse to pay him after he has done what he promised, he plays his tune again with consequences. This film survives in incomplete/fragmentary form.
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Wilhelm Diegelmann
Bürgermeister (Mayor)
Elsa Wagner
Frau des Bürgermeisters (Mayor's Wife)
Lyda Salmonova
Ursula, Tochter des Bürgermeisters (Mayor's Daughter)
Märte Rassow
Märte
Jakob Tiedtke
Ratsapotheker (Council Pharmacist)
Armin Schweizer
Magerer Ratsherr (Skinny Councilor)
Paul Wegener
Fahrender Spielmann (Traveling Minstrel)
Clemens Kaufung
Schinderknecht
Hans Sturm
Henker (Hangman)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wegener
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wegener
- Original Title
- Der Rattenfänger von Hameln
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- UFA, Projektions-AG Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wegener
Paul Wegener
Frederik Fuglsang
Paul Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wegener
Director
Paul Wegener
Writer
Rochus Gliese
Production Design
Frederik Fuglsang
Director of Photography
Paul Davidson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pied Piper of Hamelin about?
A traveler comes into a town overrun with rats and vermin. He promises to free the place of the pests and names his price. When the townspeople refuse to pay him after he has done what he promised, he plays his tune again with consequences. This film survives in incomplete/fragmentary form.
Who directed The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was directed by Paul Wegener.
Who stars in The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The principal cast of The Pied Piper of Hamelin includes Wilhelm Diegelmann, Elsa Wagner, Lyda Salmonova, Märte Rassow, Jakob Tiedtke.
When was The Pied Piper of Hamelin released and how long is it?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.