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
antonio leonviola
Great chemistry between the leads.
emilio fernandez
Great chemistry between the leads.
stuart heisler
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
walter shumway
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
raul artigot
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
ewing scott
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
arthur davis
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
ralph murphy
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
r john hugh
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
garson kanin
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
leslie s hiscott
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
Jeff McCartney
I found it difficult to stay invested.
henry king
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
richard wallace
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
george cukor
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
gilbert cates
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
joseph santley
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
edwin h knopf
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
roy del ruth
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
kinji fukasaku
The plot was predictable and uninspired.