Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen
by Charles Vidor

Hans Christian Andersen
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Actor: Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Joseph Walsh, Philip Tonge, Zizi Jeanmaire
Director: Charles Vidor
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editor: Daniel Mandell
Producer: Samuel Goldwyn
Writer: Ben Hecht
Writer: Moss Hart
Writer: Myles Connolly
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: Pan & Scan, 1.33:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)

Movie Reviews of Hans Christian Andersen

Movie Review: Hans Christian Andersen
Summary: 1 Stars

I love Danny Kaye and asked my grand daughter to watch this movie with me on TCM. She is 10 but still she enjoyed this movie so much all she could do was talk about it the next day. I thought it would make a good birthday gift for her. This dvd was cracked when I recieved it. Fortunatly I was able to use it! Maybe this seller should look their merchandise over before they ship.

Summary of Hans Christian Andersen

Once upon a time, there lived in Denmark a young shoemaker named Hans Christian Andersen whose magical tales delighted boys and girls throughout the land. Filled with music, laughter and "wonderful, glittering fun" (L.A. Examiner), this charming fable follows the adventures of the legendary storyteller and "recaptures the spirit of fairyland make-believe for children of all ages" (Southern California Motion Picture Council). Nominated* for six Oscars?(r), Hans ChristianAndersen is pure enchantment! Danny Kaye "is a delight" (Cue) as Hans, who one day journeys beyond the borders of his small village, across the sea and into the dazzling city of Copenhagen. There he encounters marvels and wonders beyond his wildest dreams...and finds the inspiration forsome of his most unforgettable characters such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina" and many more! *1952: Art Direction (Color), Cinematography (Color), Costume Design (Color), Scoring of a Musical Picture, Song, "Thumbelina", Sound
Of all the Danny Kaye movies, this musical biography of the legendary vagabond storyteller is definitely the most poignant, extending the performer's range far beyond his usual comic shtick. It may not be as funny as Wonder Man, but it has so much more going for it. In fact, the film is really more about Kaye than Andersen, providing rare insight into his humanitarian ideals and rapport with children. The Frank Loesser score is beautiful, as is the Technicolor cinematography. Among the songs performed, "Inchworm," "Thumbelina," and "Ugly Duckling" are the standout favorites. --Bill Desowitz

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