Hans Christian Andersen(1952)
The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!
Hans Christian Andersen is a musical biography following a small-town shoemaker who dreams of becoming a writer. Gifted at storytelling, Hans leaves his humble life to pursue his ambitions in the wider world. Along the way, he experiences both romantic joy and devastating disappointment as he navigates the challenges of artistic success. The film captures his transformation from a provincial craftsman into a celebrated author, blending his personal struggles with the timeless fairy tales that would define his legacy. It's a charming exploration of creativity, ambition, and the price of chasing one's dreams.
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Cast19
Danny Kaye
Hans Christian Andersen
Farley Granger
Niels
Zizi Jeanmaire
Doro
Joseph Walsh
Peter
Philip Tonge
Otto
John Qualen
Burgomaster
Erik Bruhn
The Hussar - Danced by
Roland Petit
The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet
John Brown
Schoolmaster
Jeanne Lafayette
Celine
Robert Malcolm
Stage Doorman
George Chandler
Farmer
Fred Kelsey
First Gendarme
Lee Aaker
Little Boy (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Town Councilman (uncredited)
Barrie Chase
Ballerina (uncredited)
Sylvia Lewis
Danseuse / Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
Noreen Corcoran
Little Girl (uncredited)
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