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