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Hans Christian Andersen

  • 19521952
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 52m
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6.8/10
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Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
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The opening scene of the movie describes it best: "Once upon a time there lived in Denmark a great storyteller named Hans Christian Andersen. This is not the story of his life, but a fairy t... Read allThe opening scene of the movie describes it best: "Once upon a time there lived in Denmark a great storyteller named Hans Christian Andersen. This is not the story of his life, but a fairy tale about the great spinner of fairy tales."The opening scene of the movie describes it best: "Once upon a time there lived in Denmark a great storyteller named Hans Christian Andersen. This is not the story of his life, but a fairy tale about the great spinner of fairy tales."
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4K
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    • Charles Vidor
    • Moss Hart(screenplay)
    • Myles Connolly(based on a story by)
    • Ben Hecht(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Danny Kaye
    • Farley Granger
    • Zizi Jeanmaire
    • Charles Vidor
    • Moss Hart(screenplay)
    • Myles Connolly(based on a story by)
    • Ben Hecht(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Danny Kaye
    • Farley Granger
    • Zizi Jeanmaire
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars

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    Danny Kaye and Noreen Corcoran in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye and Noreen Corcoran in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye and Noreen Corcoran in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye, Lee Aaker, Lonnie Burr, Noreen Corcoran, and Michael Cowan in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye and Noreen Corcoran in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
    Danny Kaye in Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
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    Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye
    • Hans Christian Andersen
    Farley Granger
    Farley Granger
    • Niels
    Zizi Jeanmaire
    Zizi Jeanmaire
    • Doro
    • (as Jeanmaire The Famous French Ballerina)
    Joseph Walsh
    Joseph Walsh
    • Peter
    • (as Joey Walsh)
    Philip Tonge
    Philip Tonge
    • Otto
    Erik Bruhn
    • The Hussar - Danced by
    Roland Petit
    • The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet
    John Brown
    • Schoolmaster
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Burgomaster
    Jeanne Lafayette
    • Celine
    Robert Malcolm
    Robert Malcolm
    • Stage Doorman
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Farmer
    Fred Kelsey
    Fred Kelsey
    • First Gendarme
    Gil Perkins
    Gil Perkins
    • Second Gendarme
    Peter J. Votrian
    Peter J. Votrian
    • Lars
    • (as Peter Votrian)
    Lee Aaker
    Lee Aaker
    • Little Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Patsy Bangs
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Berkeley
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
      • Charles Vidor
      • Moss Hart(screenplay)
      • Myles Connolly(based on a story by)
      • Ben Hecht(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      In order to cover the necessary camera tricks, and to add "magic" to the Little Mermaid ballet, it was decided that, rather than presenting it as an actual ballet, they would have Hans imagine how it would look. This allowed them to do things on the screen which would be impossible on the stage.
    • Goofs
      During the "Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen" song the concertina player directly behind the singer never moves his fingers on the keys.
    • Quotes

      Hans: Did you ever hear the story of the old woman who shook her head at the family so much that one night it fell off? Right on the dinner table.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits: "Once upon a time there lived in Denmark a great storyteller named Hans Christian Andersen. This is not the story of his life, but a fairy tale about this great spinner of fairy tales."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Movies We Loved as Kids (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      The King's New Clothes
      (uncredited)
      Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
      Sung by Danny Kaye and children
      Reprised by Kaye, children, and Chorus in the Finale

    User reviews32

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    Goldwyn's garish Technicolor tribute to the Danish storyteller features a remarkably subdued performance from Danny Kaye and a superior score from Frank Loesser.
    This rather sophisticated musical appears to have been inspired by the visionary and dreamy Powell/Pressburger classic THE RED SHOES. It's as much a stylized romance as it is a kiddie picture, with Kaye refraining from indulging in the manic twittering he's generally known for, and becoming a rather poignant protagonist. That's not to say the whole family can't get something out of it, but the script makes no small point of creating sexual tension within it's romantic framework. Goldwyn wanted to make this picture for years, but couldn't find a script to satisfy him. Moss Hart finally came up with this one, and it's a surprisingly multi-dimensional one. Frank Loesser's music and lyrics are wonderful.
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    • May 21, 2003

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1953 (France)
      • United States
      • MGM
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    • 1 hour 52 minutes

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