Animated version of the Grimms’ fairy tale narrated by Vincent Price. Spellbinder the Sorcerer hires Hans as his apprentice believing that Hans can neither read nor write. Hans is at first an enthusiastic apprentice, but after learning of spellbinder’s evil ways, plans to use his ability to read against Spellbinder. When Spellbinder challenges Hans to a duel of magic, Hans is able to use what he has read in the Book of Magic to defeat his master.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
33330
Language
English
Subject categories
Adaptations
Animation
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Magic
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Fairy tales - Film and video adaptations
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Magic
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Magicians
Music & Performing Arts → Magic
Music & Performing Arts → Magicians
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)