The Daydreamer
"Before the Little Mermaid, there was..."
Originally released in 1966. The Daydreamer is a animation/adventure film. directed by Jules Bass.
Starring Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, and Margaret Hamilton
Synopsis
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul O'Keefe
as Chris
Jack Gilford
as Papa Andersen
Margaret Hamilton
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Ray Bolger
as The Pieman
Robert Harter
as Big Claus
Tallulah Bankhead
as The Sea Witch (voice)
Victor Borge
as Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Patty Duke
as Thumbelina (voice)
Sessue Hayakawa
as The Mole (voice)
Burl Ives
as Father Neptune (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Videocraft International
- Embassy Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Daydreamer about?
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different char...
Who directed The Daydreamer?
The Daydreamer was directed by Jules Bass.
How long is The Daydreamer?
The Daydreamer has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Daydreamer released?
The Daydreamer was released on June 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Daydreamer?
The main cast of The Daydreamer includes Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Robert Harter.