The Story of Rapunzel
The Story of Rapunzel

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The Story of Rapunzel

1951
Movie
11 min
English

This is one of four fairy tales master animator Ray Harryhausen made between 1949 and 1953 by hand, using stop-motion photography perfected as an apprentice under mentor Willis H. O'Brien of "King Kong" fame.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated adaptation tells the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, a young woman with extraordinarily long hair, imprisoned in a tower by a sorceress. She longs for freedom and adventure, and her life takes a dramatic turn when a prince discovers her.

Critical Reception

As a lesser-known animated short from 1951, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, fairy tale adaptations of this era were generally intended for family entertainment and often praised for their visual artistry, even if they lacked complex storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely appreciated for its visual charm and faithful retelling of a beloved tale.

  • A simple, family-friendly animated short suitable for children.

  • Content was typical for fairy tale adaptations of the period.

Google audience: No specific user reviews are available for this particular adaptation. However, general audience reception for animated fairy tales from the 1950s typically focused on their magical elements and suitability for young viewers.

Fun Fact

Many early animated adaptations of fairy tales, including this one, were produced as shorts rather than feature films, often to fill out cinema programs or for television broadcast.

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