The Daydreamer with Cyril Ritchard: DVD Cover

    The Daydreamer Director: Jules Bass Cast: Cyril Ritchard, Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Ray Bolger

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    • DVD Release Date: 05/13/2008
    • Original Release: 1966
    • Rating: Not Rated

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    Features

    Closed Caption; Commemorative booklet; Theatrical trailer; Still gallery; Poster

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    Scene Index

    Disc #1 -- Daydreamer
    1. Main Titles [6:23]
    2. Chris and Papa [6:54]
    3. Perilous Voyage [4:55]
    4. The Haunted Sea [4:18]
    5. Sea Witch [4:12]
    6. Joy and Tears [8:16]
    7. The Search Begins [4:27]
    8. A Fitting Song [5:43]
    9. His Majesty Commands [4:36]
    10. Fruit of the Loom [5:02]
    11. Out of the Frying Pan [6:23]
    12. Like Son, Like Father [4:48]
    13. Sailing Again [4:35]
    14. The Rat [3:53]
    15. Isn't it Cozy Here? [4:36]
    16. Two Gardens of Paradise [4:38]
    17. One Last Chance [5:51]
    18. A High Price [5:52]
    19. And They Lived... [3:03]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Four stories from Hans Christian Andersen appear in The Daydreamer, a feature using the Animagic process that uses live action combined with stop-motion puppets. Included are "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Thumbelina," and "The Garden Of Paradise." Songs and dances compliment an international all-star cast of voices used for the characters. Ray Bolger, Margaret Hamilton, Burl Ives, Hayley Mills, Boris Karloff, Cyril Ritchard, Patty Duke, Terry-Thomas and Victor Borge join Ed Wynn in his second-to-last screen role. This was the last film in which fans would hear the voices of Sessue Hayakawa and Tallulah Bankhead. Director Jules Bass provided the lyrics, with Murray Law providing the music for this entertaining children's fantasy. Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

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    June 19, 2004: I watched this movie as a young child and scenes and characters stayed in my memory. I recently found this movie and was surprised at how accurately I had retained the images, which attests to how vivid and creative the scenes are! It switches from regular people to claymation and the stories are rather dark - the paradise story was the one that made the strongest impression on me. It may scare some very young children but it's the Brother's Grim ... I wouldn't miss this movie. It has some very endearing parts too!

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