The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Release: 1966-06-01·Runtime: 101m·★ 4.6
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
Paul O'Keefeas Chris
Ray Bolgeras The Pieman
Terry-Thomasas Brig. Zachary Zilch, the First Tailor (voice)
Robert Gouletas Singer (voice)
Boris Karloffas The Rat (voice)
Hayley Millsas The Little Mermaid (voice)
Cyril Ritchardas The Sandman (voice)
Jack Gilfordas Papa Andersen
Tallulah Bankheadas The Sea Witch (voice)
Sessue Hayakawaas The Mole (voice)
Ed Wynnas The Emperor (voice)
Margaret Hamiltonas Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Victor Borgeas Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Patty Dukeas Thumbelina (voice)
Burl Ivesas Father Neptune (voice)Crew
" />Romeo MullerDialogue
" />Maury LawsOriginal Music Composer, Songs
" />Tony MordenteChoreographer
" />Oleg CassiniCostume Design
" />Arthur Rankin, Jr.Producer, Writer
" />Bernard CowanRecording Supervision
" />Jules BassLyricist, Songs, Director
" />Al HirschfeldAssistant Art Director
" />Hans Christian AndersenStory, Characters
" />Joseph E. LevinePresenter, Executive Producer