Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy

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

Cast

Anna Russell

as Rosina Rubylips, the Witch

Mildred Dunnock

as Mother

Frank Rogier

as Father

Delbert Anderson

as Sandman

Helen Boatwright

as Dew Fairy

Constance Brigham

as Hansel / Gretel

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