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Feature film — 1952

Hans Christian Andersen (1952)

6.21h 52mFamily — Comedy

A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.

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A high-signal pick with 77 votes.

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

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Director: Charles Vidor

On screen

Cast & crew

Danny Kaye as Hans Christian Andersen

Danny Kaye

Hans Christian Andersen

Farley Granger as Niels

Farley Granger

Niels

Zizi Jeanmaire as Doro

Zizi Jeanmaire

Doro

Joseph Walsh as Peter

Joseph Walsh

Peter

Philip Tonge as Otto

Philip Tonge

Otto

Erik Bruhn as Hussar Dancer

Erik Bruhn

Hussar Dancer

Roland Petit as Prince in Ballet

Roland Petit

Prince in Ballet

John Brown as Schoolmaster

John Brown

Schoolmaster

John Qualen as Burgomaster

John Qualen

Burgomaster

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Jeanne Lafayette

Celine

R

Robert Malcolm

Stage Doorman

George Chandler as Farmer

George Chandler

Farmer

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