Hansel and Gretel
“Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm”
Synopsis
This is the story of the heartless mother whose burdens are such that she would be rid of her two children. The henpecked father is compelled to take them to the woods and there lose them. Gretel drops bread-crumbs to find her way home, but wild-fowl eat the crumbs and they are truly lost. The babes wander to the home of a witch, who would fatten them up to make ginger-bread of them. As they are about to be thrown into the blazing furnace Peggy outwits the witch, and, in turn, the witch is thrust into the roaring flames, as the mother, repentant, heads the neighbors in the work of rescue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred J. Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Title
- Hansel and Gretel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Century Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred J. Goulding
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred J. Goulding
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel and Gretel
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What is Hansel and Gretel about?
This is the story of the heartless mother whose burdens are such that she would be rid of her two children. The henpecked father is compelled to take them to the woods and there lose them. Gretel drops bread-crumbs to find her way home, but wild-fowl eat the crumbs and they are truly lost. The babes wander to the home of a witch, who would fatten them up to make ginger-bread of them. As they are about to be thrown into the blazing furnace Peggy outwits the witch, and, in turn, the witch is thrust into the roaring flames, as the mother, repentant, heads the neighbors in the work of rescue.
Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel was directed by Alfred J. Goulding.
Who stars in Hansel and Gretel?
The principal cast of Hansel and Gretel includes Baby Peggy, Buddy Williams, James T. Kelley, Blanche Payson, Jack Earle.
When was Hansel and Gretel released and how long is it?
Hansel and Gretel was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 18m.