The Emperor's New Clothes
Synopsis
Two con men convince a king that they have woven for him a suit made of magical cloth that only stupid or incompetent people are unable to see. Not wanting to seem dull, everyone pretends to admire the king's new clothes although he is completely naked.
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TEWODK: The Emperor's New Clothes (1972) | "Why Would a Clown Fall In Love with a Princess"? | HD
Type: Clip • Published 2024-01-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Emperor's New Clothes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Romeo Muller, Jules Bass, Hans Christian Andersen
Maury Laws
Irwin Goldress
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Jules Bass
Producer
Irwin Goldress
Editor
Romeo Muller
Writer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Don Duga
Production Design
Steve Nakagawa
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's New Clothes
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What is The Emperor's New Clothes about?
Two con men convince a king that they have woven for him a suit made of magical cloth that only stupid or incompetent people are unable to see. Not wanting to seem dull, everyone pretends to admire the king's new clothes although he is completely naked.
Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in The Emperor's New Clothes?
The principal cast of The Emperor's New Clothes includes Danny Kaye, Cyril Ritchard, Imogene Coca, Allen Swift, Bob McFadden.
When was The Emperor's New Clothes released and how long is it?
The Emperor's New Clothes was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's New Clothes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's New Clothes was composed by Maury Laws.