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Cast
Paul O'Keefe
as Chris
Jack Gilford
as Papa Andersen
Margaret Hamilton
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Ray Bolger
as The Pieman
Robert Harter
as Big Claus
Tallulah Bankhead
as The Sea Witch (voice)
Victor Borge
as Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Patty Duke
as Thumbelina (voice)
Sessue Hayakawa
as The Mole (voice)
Burl Ives
as Father Neptune (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1966
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family
Votes12
DirectorJules Bass
WritersHans Christian Andersen, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Daydreamer
About The Daydreamer
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.
Directed by Jules Bass, The Daydreamer leans on a strong ensemble — Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1966.
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