Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics - Hansel and Gretel (DVD QUALITY)

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, a blight on the fields of wheat and starvation threatened the people. A woodcutter, who had come in search of wheat for his family, turned sadly away for the long journey home. The fields were completely ruined. It was a terrible sight to see. What's to become of us, wife? How are we ever going to be able to feed our dear little children? We can't. There's barely enough for the two of us. Husband, listen to me. It is not my intention to die of starvation. We'll take them for a walk in the forest, make sure they don't come back. What? Unbelievable! I would lie you to even think such a thing! No reason to get upset, dear. Of course I was only joking. I wouldn't do anything to harm my dear little stepchildren. Although I will admit they could show me a little more affection than they do. I'm the soul of kindness to Hansel and Gretel, a perfect stepmother. Be about your business, then, and leave me to do mine. Somehow I shall find food to fill our stomachs. And if I don't, we'll all starve together. Where are we going, stepmother? We're on our way to look for wild strawberries. And I want you two brats to help me, so be quiet. Let's rest here before we go on. Will the two of you quit whining? I know those strawberries are around here somewhere, and I'm going to go find them. You wait here. Very well, stepmother. It's just as I feared. We've been deserted in the forest. She hopes the wild animals will get us. There will be food for them. Yes. We're saved. Saved by the silvery moon. Look. Huh? The road. The road is sparkling. Uh-huh. See? I knew that we couldn't trust her, so I was ready. I made a trail of these rocks that I picked up in the garden. Our father's going to be worried. Hurry. Now that those two rats are finally gone, only us to feed. Good work. We're back. I don't understand this. How in the world did the two of you ever find your way out of that forest? I was so sick with worry about you, I wasn't able to eat my meager supper. So, did you bring back any berries? No. We were too involved in finding our way back home. I'm sorry. Now as your punishment, you won't get any supper. Go to bed. Where's Father, ma'am? He's going to be away for just a little while. He's a family man. I'll give him that. He went to visit a friend who might have some flour for us. Your father could be gone for a long while, so it's going to be just the three of us. Are you going to sleep all day? Today, you're going to go and get the wild strawberries that you didn't bring back yesterday. But the weather, it's so very dry. I don't think we'll be able to find any strawberries. That is because you don't know how to look for them. Now back into the woods, the both of you. You'll probably need the whole day. You're so slow. This bread has to last you until we eat again. Now don't drag your heels. I'm not dragging my heels. Now don't drag your heels. I'll be right there. You better get a move on, Hansel. I'm warning you. Yes. Stay right behind us. You two look around here. I'll go look that way. Be sure to keep looking. Yes, ma'am. We've been led a lot further into the woods than we were yesterday, Gretel. Were you able to bring anything today to show us the way back home, Hansel? I marked the way with the loaf of bread that our stepmother gave us, Gretel. You might just as well eat the last piece. It's a good idea. We will simply pick it up and eat it as we go back home. See? How very clever you are, Hansel. Yes, you're right. Let's go. You thief! I'll teach you. Our bread is gone completely. What do we do? We better just head back and try our best. Come on. Me too. We're lost. I'm very hungry. Yes, and more than that, I'm beginning to shiver from the cold. Ah! Good weather for strawberries. Back early? Where are the children? The children? Well, they went outside to play and I haven't seen them since. Oh, husband, I've been so worried about them. You're a wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked, You're a wicked, wicked woman. Where are my children? Husband, I'm sorry. I didn't imagine you'd be back so soon with food for all of us. Hansel! Huh? Gretel, wake up. We are alive. I wonder where we are, Gretel. Hansel, look at that bird. Isn't it beautiful? Huh? I've never seen a bird like that before. Gretel, that bird's too beautiful not to belong to someone. Its owner surely lives nearby. That means that he wants us to follow. He's landing, Gretel. Yes, Hansel. Yes, come on, let's go see if we can go inside. Wow! Hansel? Yes, a house made entirely of good things to eat. Candy cane posts and, upon my word, sponge cake walls. These have a lovely smell. Biscuits fresh from the oven. It's amazing. We found our strawberries at last. The roof's decorated with strawberries and cream. Ah. So, there doesn't seem to be anyone around. We're alone. Oh, just one little bite? One bite. Just one little bite. Let's eat. Yum, yum. The more, the more delicious. You're a piggly wiggly. With both your hands full of goodies, you're a fine one to talk. Yes, you're right. Who is there? Children, my magic house is all over your face. Yes, I, too, like good things to nibble on. It's been many and many a year since I had the pleasure of little children. I mean the pleasure of a visit. Why don't you come inside and make a sweet old lady happy? All in favor? Mm-hmm. Oh, Hansel, roast turkey with all the trimmings and bunches of bananas and juicy apples. There's fresh-baked bread and milk. I haven't seen such a wonderful feast in my entire life. Eat up, children, and please, no holding back. Yay! It's roasting. Slice of white meat. Oh, Hansel, it's all I could hear. You really are a sweet old lady. We'll do whatever we can to show our appreciation. How very sweet of you. I could use some help around the place. My eyes, they've become so terribly weak. Stay here tonight. There's plenty of room. And tomorrow I shall make you even more delicious things to eat. I'll be. But that bird's the same beautiful bird as before. Good recipe. It's been many a year since I cooked up a live human child. My tummy can't wait. And it was you who brought them to me. Please help. That woman's a witch. You saw me. Ah! Griddle! Griddle! Wake up, Lee! The witch! Hurry! Ha-ha-ha! It's no use. It won't open. You've had your feast. Now it's my turn. Ha-ha-ha! Come on, Griddle! You'll never get away! You're doomed, Spidey! Help me! Something smells splendidly delicious. Give in! You haven't got a chance! When to my power! Make her chase me! Hey, catch me if you can! Ha-ha-ha! Griddle! I knew you were there! Huh? What a bony arm in these big old ears you sounded like a reasonably plump boy! Huh? I prefer my little children nice and meaty. Before I put you in the boiling water I'm going to fatten you up. Griddle! You're going to be my cheap, crooked bottle washer for the rest of your life! Now go and fetch water from the well! Your hands should be quite nicely fattened up by now. Let's feel your finger. Your finger! My finger? Here. Ah, it smells very delicious already. Huh? Whatever idea that is! I wish now I'd learn to use the tools better. I'll be happy to help you, Hansel. Plenty of good food to build up your energy. Hurry! What are those most horrible noises in those big ears? They are certainly not those of a little boy eating. Sounds? Well, uh... My teeth, they grind badly. Noisy teeth? When I had my teeth they never made such unpleasant noises. You had teeth? Huh? What is that that I smell? You're hiding Griddle here, aren't you? Run! It's no use, Hansel. There's no place to run to. Now you're using your head. There is no escape, is there? I'll teach you a lesson, young lady. She's going to eat me. You've been playing tricks, eh? The oil seems to be just about perfect. Is the oven ready? I mean, put a nice little girl in a nice hot oven. I'm allergic to fire. Don't be afraid of the flames, my dear. Possibly think that I'd want to dine on a roasted Cuban girl. The oven's ready, my pretty. Come and get me. Oh, I can hardly... It's all over now, Griddle. I know where we are, Hansel. This is the pond where Father used to always bring us to play. You're absolutely right, Griddle. We're back home. Our nightmare is really over. My children are back! Papa! I'm so happy to see you and to know that you are safely home again. Where's Stepmother? Children, your stepmother has abandoned us, but truthfully, we're better off because of it. My marrying her was one of the worst mistakes I ever made. But let's not talk about her anymore. The good news is, because of all the rain, we're going to have a fine harvest this year. The bad experience is over. Oh, Father. And they all live happily ever after.