The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957)
Description:
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.
Director: Bretaigne Windust
Producer: bretaigne windust
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 65 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:49:21
Genre:
Music
Fantasy
Comedy
TV Movie
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User Reviews
richard whorf
Great chemistry between the leads.
fred c newmeyer
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
raul artigot
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
ted post
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
victor sjostrom
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
walter shumway
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
joseph santley
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
jack arnold
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
peter bogdanovich
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
leslie s hiscott
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
john o'connor
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
arthur davis
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
juan ibanez
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
busby berkeley
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
norman z mcleod
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
ray dennis steckler
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
giorgio simonelli
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
alex nicol
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
bruce mitchell
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
connie rasinski
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.