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
Jack Gilfordas Papa Andersen
Burl Ivesas Father Neptune (voice)
Boris Karloffas The Rat (voice)
Hayley Millsas The Little Mermaid (voice)
Robert Gouletas Singer (voice)
Patty Dukeas Thumbelina (voice)
Margaret Hamiltonas Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Tallulah Bankheadas The Sea Witch (voice)
Victor Borgeas Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Sessue Hayakawaas The Mole (voice)
Cyril Ritchardas The Sandman (voice)
Terry-Thomasas Brig. Zachary Zilch, the First Tailor (voice)
Larry D. Mannas Various (voice)
Billie Mae Richardsas Various (voice)
Ray Bolgeras The Pieman
Ed Wynnas The Emperor (voice)Crew
" />Joseph E. LevineExecutive Producer, Presenter
" />Bernard CowanRecording Supervision
" />Tony MordenteChoreographer
" />Romeo MullerDialogue
" />Arthur Rankin, Jr.Writer, Producer
" />Maury LawsOriginal Music Composer, Songs
" />Oleg CassiniCostume Design
" />Hans Christian AndersenStory, Characters
" />Jules BassLyricist, Songs, Director
" />Al HirschfeldAssistant Art Director