Rosina Rubylips is the witch who misleads the children's parents as they search in the woods. She later captures Hansel, locks him in a cage, and makes Gretel help fatten him for eating. The children outwit her by pushing her into the oven, freeing themselves and the other children.
Anna Russell has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Signature works include Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy, Anna Russell: The (First) Farewell Concert, Anna Russell: Crown Princess of Musical Parody. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.