The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1918)
A traveler comes into a town overrun with rats and vermin. He promises to free the place of the pests and names his price. When the townspeople refuse to pay him after he has done what he promised, he plays his tune again with consequences. This film survives in incomplete/fragmentary form.
Director: Paul Wegener
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: December 19, 1918
Cast
- Wilhelm Diegelmann - Bürgermeister (Mayor)
- Elsa Wagner - Frau des Bürgermeisters (Mayor's Wife)
- Lyda Salmonova - Ursula, Tochter des Bürgermeisters (Mayor's Daughter)
- Märte Rassow - Märte
- Jakob Tiedtke - Ratsapotheker (Council Pharmacist)
- Armin Schweizer - Magerer Ratsherr (Skinny Councilor)
- Paul Wegener - Fahrender Spielmann (Traveling Minstrel)
- Clemens Kaufung - Schinderknecht
- Hans Sturm - Henker (Hangman)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Frederik Fuglsang
Production: UFA, Projektions-AG Union
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Paul Wegener
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pied Piper of Hamelin about?
- A traveler comes into a town overrun with rats and vermin. He promises to free the place of the pests and names his price. When the townspeople refuse to pay him after he has done what he promised, he plays his tune again with consequences. This film survives in incomplete/fragmentary form.
- Who directed The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin was directed by Paul Wegener.
- Who stars in The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin stars Wilhelm Diegelmann, Elsa Wagner, Lyda Salmonova, Märte Rassow, Jakob Tiedtke, Armin Schweizer.
- How long is The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Pied Piper of Hamelin produced?
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin was produced in Germany.