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