Main content
This programme is not currently available on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer

Hans Christian Andersen

Musical version of the fairy-tale story about the famous yarn spinner and his unrequited love for a ballerina. Songs include The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina. Starring Danny Kaye.

Musical version of the fairy-tale story about the famous yarn spinner and his unrequited love for a famous ballerina.

Danny Kaye gives a delightful performance as the poor Danish cobbler whose storytelling leads him away from his hometown of Odense to Copenhagen, where love and fame await him.

Songs include The Ugly Duckling, Inchworm, Thumbelina, The Emperor's New Clothes and Wonderful Copenhagen.

1 hour, 48 minutes

Last on

Sat 7 Oct 2017 07:10

Music Played

  • Danny Kaye

    Inchworm

Credits

Role Contributor
Hans Christian Andersen Danny Kaye
Niels Farley Granger
Otto Philip Tonge
Hussar Erik Bruhn
Doro Zizi Jeanmaire
Peter Joseph Walsh
Prince Roland Petit
Schoolmaster John Brown
Burgomaster John Qualen
Stage Doorman Robert Malcolm
Producer Samuel Goldwyn
Director Charles Vidor
Writer Moss Hart

Broadcasts