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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Theatrical Version, Trailers, Aspect Ratio 1.52:1, Movietime
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 , Hans Christian Andersen 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 for some 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", SoundSystem Requirements:Running Time: 112 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE
"Kaye is wonderful..." TV Guide Online
"Delightful!" The Motion Picture Guide
Editor's Note
Danny Kaye doing what he does best in this colorful, glossy musical written by Hart with songs by Loesser, singing favorites "Thumbelina," "Inchworm" and "Ugly Duckling." Playing the great and cuddly writer of children's stories, Kaye's Anderson hopes to woo a glamorous Copenhagen actress. It earned six Academy Award Nominations, including Best Song ("Thumbelina") and is available digitally remastered with stereo sound.
Plot Summary
More fantasy than fiction, this fanciful biopic chronicles the life of Danish fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen through song and ballet. Andersen begins as cobbler in a tiny village, enchanting the local children with his storytelling. Later he travels to Copenhagen, where he finds his muse in the form of a beautiful ballerina.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Spanish Mono | | French Subtitles | | Spanish Subtitles | | Theatrical Trailer | | English Dolby Digital Stereo & Mono | | French Mono |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 3/6/2001 |
| Running Time: 112 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1952 | | Catalog ID: 1001603 | | UPC: 00027616859136 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1953) | | | Howard Bristol, et al., Nominee, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Color) | | | Harry Stradling, Jr., Nominee, Best Cinematography (Color) | | | Clave, et al., Nominee, Best Costume Design (Color) | | | Walter Scharf, Nominee, Best Music Scoring | | | Frank Loesser, Nominee, Best Song ("Thumbelina") | | | Gordon Sawyer, Nominee, Best Sound Recording |
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