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Hans Christian Andersen

NR

1952

112 minutes

MusicFamilyComedy

Overview

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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Danny Kaye headshot

Danny Kaye

Hans Christian Andersen

Farley Granger headshot

Farley Granger

Niels

Zizi Jeanmaire headshot

Zizi Jeanmaire

Doro

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Joseph Walsh

Peter

Philip Tonge headshot

Philip Tonge

Otto

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John Qualen

Burgomaster

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Erik Bruhn

The Hussar - Danced by

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Roland Petit

The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet

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John Brown

Schoolmaster

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Jeanne Lafayette

Celine

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Robert Malcolm

Stage Doorman

George Chandler headshot

George Chandler

Farmer

Fred Kelsey headshot

Fred Kelsey

First Gendarme

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Lee Aaker

Little Boy (uncredited)

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Billy Bevan

Town Councilman (uncredited)

Barrie Chase headshot

Barrie Chase

Ballerina (uncredited)

Sylvia Lewis headshot

Sylvia Lewis

Danseuse / Corps de Ballet (uncredited)

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Noreen Corcoran

Little Girl (uncredited)

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Beverly Washburn

Girl Outside Jail Window