Hans Christian Andersen
"The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!"
Originally released in 1952. Hans Christian Andersen is a music/family film. directed by Charles Vidor.
Starring Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, and Zizi Jeanmaire
Synopsis
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (73 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
as Hans Christian Andersen
Farley Granger
as Niels
Zizi Jeanmaire
as Doro
Joseph Walsh
as Peter
Philip Tonge
as Otto
John Qualen
as Burgomaster
Erik Bruhn
as The Hussar - Danced by
Roland Petit
as The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet
John Brown
as Schoolmaster
Jeanne Lafayette
as Celine
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hans Christian Andersen about?
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Who directed Hans Christian Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen was directed by Charles Vidor.
How long is Hans Christian Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Hans Christian Andersen released?
Hans Christian Andersen was released on December 19, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hans Christian Andersen?
The main cast of Hans Christian Andersen includes Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Zizi Jeanmaire, Joseph Walsh, Philip Tonge.