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