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