I know a lot of people know Cloris Leachman from a variety of shows and movies, but I was first introduced to her when I was a kid back in the 90′s and watched this little known 1987 movie of Hansel and Gretel.
Produced by Golan-Globus Productions, based on the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck which in turn was based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, it was released with a string of other fairy tale movies. And they all came out in the same year.Â
Cloris Leachman played Griselda the witch and her performance was truly masterful. I instantly became a huge fan. And the more I watched of Cloris the more I adored her and I’m so thankful to have had such an epically talented character actress to inspire me all my life.
Rest in peace, Cloris. Lots of people may remember you as Frau Blücher, but I’ll always remember you as Griselda 💜
