The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) Original Movie Poster27x41 Fold

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) Original Movie Poster27x41 Fold

"The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" is a 1962 fantasy film directed by Henry Levin and George Pal. The film is a fictionalized biographical account of the lives of the famous storytellers Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, portrayed by Laurence Harvey and Karlheinz Böhm, respectively. It intertwines their story with dramatized adaptations of three of their fairy tales: "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves," and "The Singing Bone." The film features notable performances by Claire Bloom as Dorothea Grimm, Barbara Eden, and Walter Slezak. Renowned for its pioneering use of the Cinerama widescreen process and its imaginative blend of live-action and stop-motion animation, the film captures the enchanting spirit of the Grimm brothers' timeless tales.