Hans Christian Andersen

December. 19,1952      NR
Rating:
6.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Danny Kaye as  Hans Christian Andersen
Farley Granger as  Niels
Zizi Jeanmaire as  Doro
Joseph Walsh as  Peter
Philip Tonge as  Otto
John Qualen as  Burgomaster
Erik Bruhn as  The Hussar - Danced by
Roland Petit as  The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet
John Brown as  Schoolmaster
George Chandler as  Farmer

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