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