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The Pied Piper
The people of Hamelin, overrun with rats, offer a bag of gold to anyone who can get rid of the rats. A piper offers to do the job, and successfully lures the rats into a mirage of cheese, which disappears. The citizens, disappointed that all he did was play a tune, offer only pocket change. The piper, angered, plays a new tune that has all the children of the city follow him, even the new twins the stork is preparing to deliver.
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Plot Summary
This animated short features a whimsical retelling of the classic Pied Piper of Hamelin tale. When the town is overrun with rats, a mysterious piper arrives and charms them away with his music. However, when the townspeople refuse to pay him, he retaliates by luring the town's children away with his enchanted flute.
Critical Reception
As a short animated film from 1933, contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, it is recognized as an early example of animation from the Fleischer Studios era, showcasing their innovative techniques for the time.
What Reviewers Say
An early animated adaptation of a classic folk tale.
Showcases the animation style and innovation of the era.
Features a dark undertone common in some fairy tale retellings.
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Fun Fact
The animation for 'The Pied Piper' was produced by Fleischer Studios, known for their groundbreaking work on characters like Betty Boop and Popeye.
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