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Movie poster: Hansel and Gretel (1909)
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Hansel and Gretel

1909 · 5 min Fantasy
2.8 / 10 · TMDB

One of the first, of not the first, film adaptation of Grimm's fairytale.

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Year 1909
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy
Director J. Searle Dawley
Runtime 5 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.8/10 (2 votes)

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This 1909 adaptation constructs its tale through concise yet evocative visual storytelling, relying on the power of silent pantomime and simple sets. It explores the timeless theme of temptation and resourcefulness within the confines of early cinema.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of touching cinematic history, a foundational stone of the fantasy genre. The magic is in its primitive charm. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: J. Searle Dawley

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By lamplight, like peering into an ancient storybook.

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