The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Release: 1966-06-01·Runtime: 101m·★ 5.1
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasyMusic
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Rankin/Bass Productions
Videocraft International
Embassy Pictures Corporation
Cast
Jack Gilfordas Papa Andersen
Margaret Hamiltonas Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Tallulah Bankheadas The Sea Witch (voice)
Boris Karloffas The Rat (voice)
Ed Wynnas The Emperor (voice)
Victor Borgeas Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Hayley Millsas The Little Mermaid (voice)
Robert Gouletas Singer (voice)
Paul O'Keefeas Chris
Ray Bolgeras The Pieman
Patty Dukeas Thumbelina (voice)
Sessue Hayakawaas The Mole (voice)
Burl Ivesas Father Neptune (voice)
Terry-Thomasas Brig. Zachary Zilch, the First Tailor (voice)
Cyril Ritchardas The Sandman (voice)Crew
" />Al HirschfeldAssistant Art Director
" />Arthur Rankin, Jr.Writer, Producer
" />Maury LawsOriginal Music Composer, Songs
" />Tony MordenteChoreographer
" />Hans Christian AndersenStory, Characters
" />Romeo MullerDialogue
" />Jules BassLyricist, Songs, Director
" />Oleg CassiniCostume Design
" />Bernard CowanRecording Supervision
" />Joseph E. LevineExecutive Producer, Presenter