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  • The Babes in the Woods (1917)
  • 50 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
The Babes in the Woods (1917)
50 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Millionaire Hamilton fakes death to test wife's loyalty. His wife and brother plot to kill his children for inheritance. Hamilton warns kids through Hansel and Gretel story. Wife overhears, realizes her evil plan. Family reunites.
Directors
Chester M. Franklin | Sidney Franklin (as Sidney A. Franklin)
Writers
Jacob Grimm (story "Hansel und Gretel") | Wilhelm Grimm (story "Hansel und Gretel") | Bernard McConville
Cinematographer
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Status
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Updated Dec 2, 1917

Release date
Dec 2, 1917 (United States)

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Cast

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Francis Carpenter
Roland / Hansel Roland / Hansel   See fewer
Virginia Lee Corbin
Rose / Gretel Rose / Gretel   See fewer
Violet Radcliffe
The Robber Prince The Robber Prince   See fewer
'Baby' Carmen De Rue
The Good Fairy (as Carmen De Rue) The Good Fairy (as Carmen De Rue)   See fewer
Herschel Mayall
John Hamilton John Hamilton   See fewer
Rosita Marstini
Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. Hamilton   See fewer
Robert Lawler
Mason Hamilton Mason Hamilton   See fewer
Scott McKee
The Butler The Butler   See fewer
Ted Billings
The Witch (as Teddy Billings) The Witch (as Teddy Billings)   See fewer
Buddy Messinger
Actor (as Buddie Messenger) Actor (as Buddie Messenger)   See fewer
Marie Messinger
Actress Actress   See fewer
Raymond Lee
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
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