Hans Christian Andersen (1952)

12/19/1952 (US) • 1h 52m

Music, Family, Comedy

The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!

Overview

A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.

Top Billed Cast

Danny Kaye

Hans Christian Andersen

John Qualen

Burgomaster

Erik Bruhn

The Hussar - Danced by

Roland Petit

The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet

John Brown

Schoolmaster


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

copenhagen, denmark

musical

ballet

unrequited love

heartbreak

storytelling

cobbler

children's book

aspiring writer

ballerina

thumbelina

fictional biography

shoemaker

ballet performance

ballet company

ugly duckling

fairy tale characters

pointe shoes

little mermaid series

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