5.6The Pied Piper of Hamelin · 1957
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957) is a Music / Fantasy / Comedy film directed by Bretaigne Windust, starring Van Johnson, Claude Rains, Lori Nelson.
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5.6Overview
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.
Cast
Van Johnson, Claude Rains, Lori Nelson, Jim Backus, Kay Starr, Joseph Sargent, Doodles Weaver, Stanley Adams
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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 in 1957.
Who stars in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"?
The cast includes Van Johnson, Claude Rains, Lori Nelson, Jim Backus.
