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Hans Christian Andersen (1952)

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The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!

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 & Crew

Director
Charles Vidor
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    Hans Christian Andersen Danny Kaye
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    Niels Farley Granger
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    Doro Zizi Jeanmaire
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    Peter Joseph Walsh
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    Otto Philip Tonge
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    Burgomaster John Qualen
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    The Hussar - Danced by Erik Bruhn
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    The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet Roland Petit

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  • ballet
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  • heartbreak
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  • cobbler
  • children's book
  • aspiring writer
  • ballerina
  • thumbelina
  • fictional biography
  • shoemaker
  • ballet performance
  • ballet company
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  • fairy tale characters
  • pointe shoes
  • little mermaid series