The Daydreamer (1966)
Before the Little Mermaid, there was...
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Director: Jules Bass
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 1, 1966
Cast
- Paul O'Keefe - Chris
- Jack Gilford - Papa Andersen
- Margaret Hamilton - Mrs. Klopplebobbler
- Ray Bolger - The Pieman
- Robert Harter - Big Claus
- Tallulah Bankhead - The Sea Witch (voice)
- Victor Borge - Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
- Patty Duke - Thumbelina (voice)
- Sessue Hayakawa - The Mole (voice)
- Burl Ives - Father Neptune (voice)
Screenplay
- Jules Bass (Lyricist)
- Hans Christian Andersen (Story)
- Romeo Muller (Dialogue)
- Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Hans Christian Andersen (Characters)
Music: Maury Laws
Cinematography: Daniel Cavelli
Production: Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, stop motion, fable, cobbler, based on fairy tale, garden of eden, quest, live action and animation
More Films by Director: Jules Bass
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Daydreamer about?
- A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
- Who directed The Daydreamer?
- The Daydreamer was directed by Jules Bass.
- Who stars in The Daydreamer?
- The Daydreamer stars Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Robert Harter, Tallulah Bankhead.
- How long is The Daydreamer?
- The Daydreamer has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Daydreamer?
- The Daydreamer is a Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Music film.
- Where was The Daydreamer produced?
- The Daydreamer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Daydreamer?
- The themes of The Daydreamer include: Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Magical Fantasy Worlds.