Hans Christian Andersen with Danny Kaye: DVD Cover

    Hans Christian Andersen Director: Charles Vidor Cast: Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Zizi Jeanmaire, Philip Tonge

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    • DVD Release Date: 03/06/2001
    • Original Release: 1952
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 5,807

    Viewer Rating: (4 ratings)

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    Original theatrical trailer; English: Chase stereo and mono; French: mono; Spanish: mono; French and Spanish subtitles

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    Scene Index

    Scene Selections
    0. Scene Selections
    1. Credits/Storytime [1:41]
    2. Hans Must Leave [11:10]
    3. Copenhagen Or Bust! [2:06]
    4. Setting Up Shop [7:27]
    5. Thumbelina [4:04]
    6. Ice Ballet [2:12]
    7. "The Loveliest Lady" [4:13]
    8. Dream Duel [1:15]
    9. "The Little Mermaid" [3:22]
    10. The Ugly Duckling [4:27]
    11. Longing For Love [7:39]
    12. A Real Winter"|00:02:42|}
    13. "My Lovely Dove & I" [2:18]
    14. The Sea On Stage [5:16]
    15. "Sad & Tender" [5:53]
    16. Home Again/End Credits [2:23]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Hans Christian Andersen was Sam Goldwyn's final production for RKO Radio release, and also the producer's last Danny Kaye vehicle. The Moss Hart-Myles Connolly screenplay largely disregards the facts concerning Denmark's great storyteller, opting for a fanciful blend of comedy, fantasy, romance and music. As played by Kaye, Hans Christian Andersen starts out as a small-town cobbler whose gift for spinning fairy tales is keeping the local kids from attending school. Asked to leave town, Hans heads to Copenhagen to seek his fortune as a writer. After having his heart broken by the beautiful ballerina Doro (Jeanmaire), Hans finds solace--and happiness--in the knowledge that hundreds of thousands of children the world over are devoted to his enchanting fantasy stories. The lilting Frank Loesser score includes such tunes as "No Two People," "The King's New Clothes," "Wonderful Copenhagen," "Inchworm," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," and the title song. Though Hans Christian Andersen was a smashing box-office success, and as a bonus earned five Oscar nominations. Originally released at 112 minutes, the film is generally available in its 104-minute TV-release form. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

    Customer Reviews

    Danny Kaye excellent, Frank Loessor's songs outstanding (as usual!).by Anonymous

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    November 21, 2009: I confess I truly like Danny Kaye's performance and the always exceptional songs and lyrics by Frank Loesser (as clearly evident in his

    musicals "Most Happy Fella" and "Guys and Dolls"). But I now only watch the first half, and the very end, of this movie, with a particular affection for the song "Inchworm." After the first total viewing, I now tend to skip the ballet portions and 'Hans' doomed love portions, which seem both out of context with this essentially "happy" childrens story, and the ballet itself and story that now seems sadly 'dated.'

    Danny Kaye IS Hans Christian Andersenby easyreader50

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    October 27, 2009: I chose this because I remembered it as a child, but enjoyed it just as much now as an adult. The story is good and the characters well played for the time it was made. Many will recognise many of the songs which have become classics themselves. Playfully entertaining, yet informative regarding a small part of the great storyteller's life. I recommend it for young and old alike.


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