Hansel and Gretel

Name: Hansel and Gretel
Genre: TV Movie, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1958-04-27
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Red Buttons, Barbara Cook, Risë Stevens, Rudy Vallee, Will B. Able

April 27, 1958
Directed by
Paul Bogart

Musical adaptation of the Brothers Grimm story broadcast as a live television special on NBC.

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Cast

Red Buttons

Hansel

Barbara Cook

Gretel

Risë Stevens

Mother

Rudy Vallee

Father

Will B. Able

Eenie

Hans Conried

Witch

Paul Hartman

Night Watchman

Stubby Kaye

Town Crier

Paula Laurence

Meenie

Sondra Lee

Moe

Shaike Ophir

Miney

Diki Lerner

Dreamland Elf

Harrison Muller Sr.

Hortense the Horse

Mae Questel

Voice

Joe Rocco

Dreizel the Dog