"The World Of Hans Christian Anderson"is the third film remake of the life story of Denmark's most famous storyteller and philosohper.And it's the most enchanting of the three.Here the film looks back at young Hans' efforts to try and earn enough monies to attened the Opera.By trying to have his father create and enter his new line of shoes at the Odense shoe festival.But The corrupt mayor of Odense is only interested in another cobbler's entry.Hence.Poor Mr.Anderson's(The voice of Mr.Anderson is performed by Gil Mack)entry is ignored.Hand tries to work at various jobs to get the monies for the opera.But his efforts fail.So the poor lad and his cat:"Casper"are forced to listen to the opera out side the operahouse.But Hans sad life is aided by a kindly father godfather:"Uncle Oley"(performed with charm,wit and whimsey by Chuck McCann).Who shows the boy that he doesn't need to see the opera to create his own fund.When the opera is disrupted by the pair of red shoes.That Mr.Anderson is forced to give to the spoiled and abusive daughter of the mayor forces the hideious girl to dancing nonstop into the streets and everyone follows the girl.Everyone except an unhappy little boy.Who is missing the opera.Hans cheers little fellow up with one of his stories:"The Poor Little Match Girl".By the time that he finishes the story for the unhappy little kid.Hans is hailed by the Mayor of Odense(The voice of the mayor is performed by Lionel Wilson)and the King's Royal ambassedore.The Royal Ambassedore sends a message to his majesty.Telling about Hans' talents as a storyteller and the king bestows unto the boy a scholarship to the Danish Royal Academy to study reading,writting and drama.Hence The boy is on his way to a long and successful career as the world's most famous author.The film doesn't have alot of great songs.But it does have some charming characters and the story is warm,funny and imaginative.The most memorable characters in this animated tale are McCann's"Uncle Oley"and WIlson's Corrupt but loveable rouge of a pollitician.This animated musical fantasy may not be in the same league as Sam Goldwyn's l952 live action musical semi/fantasy with Danny Kaye and Rankin/Bass'"The Daydreamer!"? But on it's own merrits.It's a wonderful little musical fantasy that captures the charm,fancy and the wit of Anderson and McCann.Bravo Chuck!