The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957)
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a 1957 music movie directed by Bretaigne Windust, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Van Johnson, Claude Rains and Lori Nelson.
The singing, rhyming citizens of Hamelin hope to win a competition with rival towns for royal recognition. To this end, the mayor outlaws play (which is a bit hard on the children) and refuses to help a rival town when it's flooded. But rats (seen only as shadows), fleeing the flood, invade Hamelin in droves; a magical piper, whose music only children (and rats) can hear, strikes a bargain...which, once the rats are gone, the Mayor and council renege on, to their subsequent regret.
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What is The Pied Piper of Hamelin about?
The singing, rhyming citizens of Hamelin hope to win a competition with rival towns for royal recognition. To this end, the mayor outlaws play (which is a bit hard on the children) and refuses to help a rival town when it's flooded. But rats (seen only as shadows), fleeing the flood, invade Hamelin in droves; a magical piper, whose music only children (and rats) can hear, strikes a bargain...which, once the rats are gone, the Mayor and council renege on, to their subsequent regret.
When was The Pied Piper of Hamelin released?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was released on 26 November 1957.
How long is The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin runs 1h 27m.
Who made The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was directed by Bretaigne Windust.
Where can I watch The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
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Cast
- Van Johnson as Pied Piper / Truson
- Claude Rains as Mayor of Hamelin
- Lori Nelson as Mara
- Jim Backus as King's Emissary
- Kay Starr as John's Mother
- Joseph Sargent
- Doodles Weaver as First Counselor (uncredited)
- Stanley Adams as Second Counselor (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake as Leading Citizen (uncredited)
- Rene Kroper as Paul (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien as Townsman (uncredited)
- Carl Benton Reid as Mayor of Hamelout (uncredited)