Movie · EN · 1952

Hans Christian Andersen

MusicFamilyComedy112 min

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

Cast

Danny Kaye

Farley Granger

Niels

Zizi Jeanmaire

Doro

Joseph Walsh

Peter

Philip Tonge

Otto

John Qualen

Burgomaster

Erik Bruhn

The Hussar - Danced by

Roland Petit

The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet

John Brown

Schoolmaster

Jeanne Lafayette

Celine

Robert Malcolm

Stage Doorman

George Chandler

Farmer

Fred Kelsey

First Gendarme

Lee Aaker

Little Boy (uncredited)

Billy Bevan

Town Councilman (uncredited)

Barrie Chase

Ballerina (uncredited)