The Pied Piper of Hamelin 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Bretaigne Windust
- Network
- Hal Stanley Productions
- Where to Stream
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Topic: Film "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" (1957). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1957
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Hal Stanley Productions
- Genres
- Music, Fantasy, Comedy, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 19 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Hal Stanley Productions
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Title: The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Year: 1957.
Release Date (US): 11/26/1957.
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Comedy, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 27m.
Origin: American musical film.
Based on: Poem by Robert Browning.
Music: Edvard Grieg, arranged by Pete King, with lyrics by Hal Stanley and Irving Taylor.
Cast: Van Johnson, Claude Rains (his only singing and dancing role), Lori Nelson, Jim Backus.
Plot:
Citizens of Hamelin sing and rhyme, hoping to win a competition with rival towns for royal recognition.
The mayor outlaws play (hard on children) and refuses to help a rival town during a flood.
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Should you watch it?
“A crooked mayor faces the consequences of his greed after reneging on a deal with a piper.”
- Features Claude Rains in his only singing and dancing role.
- Incorporates the music of Edvard Grieg with original lyrics.
- Adapts the classic Robert Browning poem into a musical format.
- The film utilizes shadow effects to represent the rat infestation rather than practical creatures.
Watch it if you enjoy musical adaptations of classic literature and mid-century television productions.
This musical film maintains a fable-like tone with a rhythmic, rhyming structure and a runtime of eighty-seven minutes.
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Is this film available to stream?
Information regarding current streaming availability for this 1957 television movie is not provided.
Is the film worth watching?
The film is a notable musical adaptation featuring a unique performance by Claude Rains, making it of interest to fans of classic television and musical theater.
How long is the film?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
This production is a standalone television movie released in 1957.
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