The Happy Prince (1974)

A royal statue makes friends with a small swallow.

Director:

Michael Mills

Writers:

Michael Mills (adaptation), Oscar Wilde (story)

Stars:

Christopher Plummer, Glynis Johns, John Codner

Cast

Credited cast:
Christopher Plummer	...	The Happy Prince (voice)
Glynis Johns	...	Swallow (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Codner	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Jill Frappier	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Howard Ryshpan	...	Additional Voices (voice)

Storyline

A royal statue makes friends with a small swallow.

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Plot Keywords:

based on short story | england | fable

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Details

Country:

Canada

Release Date:

2 December 1974 (Canada)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Potterton Productions, Reader's Digest

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Nowhere Boy (2009)

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Soundtracks

"City Streets"
(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Ron Goodwin

User Reviews

Forget E.T, this is one sad movie.

I remember seeing this film for the first time and missing the end because I was crying so much. Pretty embarrassing for a 10 year old boy. After this, I couldn't see what all the fuss was about that little wrinkled alien and his mate Elliot. The Happy Prince tells the story of a magnificent Golden Statue and his efforts to make the world a better place. Like Oscar Wilde's other great tear jerker, The Selfish Giant, it explores the nature of sacrifice and friendship. If you get the chance, devour this movie, it is a true great. Just make sure you bring a childlike view of the world. And Kleenex. Lots of Kleenex