Movie·1952·1h 52m
Hans Christian Andersen
The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!
Directed By
Charles Vidor
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Written By
Moss Hart
Producer
Samuel Goldwyn
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Music
Frank Loesser
Editor
Daniel Mandell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Charles Vidor
Director
Moss Hart
Screenplay
Myles Connolly
Story
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Frank Loesser
Original Music Composer
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