Hans Christian Andersen
“The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!”
Synopsis
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
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Danny Kaye
Hans Christian Andersen
Farley Granger
Niels
Zizi Jeanmaire
Doro
Joseph Walsh
Peter
Philip Tonge
Otto
Erik Bruhn
Hussar Dancer
Roland Petit
Prince in Ballet
John Brown
Schoolmaster
John Qualen
Burgomaster
Jeanne Lafayette
Celine
Robert Malcolm
Stage Doorman
George Chandler
Farmer
Fred Kelsey
Gendarme #1
Gil Perkins
Gendarme #2
Peter J. Votrian
Lars
Lee Aaker
Little Boy (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Town Councilman (uncredited)
Barrie Chase
Ballerina (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Moss Hart
- Original Score
- Frank Loesser
- Original Title
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Moss Hart, Myles Connolly
Frank Loesser
Harry Stradling Sr.
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Charles Vidor
Director
Moss Hart
Screenplay
Frank Loesser
Original Music Composer
Antoni Clave
Costume Design
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Barbara Karinska
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Christian Andersen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hans Christian Andersen about?
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Who directed Hans Christian Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Hans Christian Andersen?
The principal cast of Hans Christian Andersen includes Danny Kaye, Farley Granger, Zizi Jeanmaire, Joseph Walsh, Philip Tonge.
When was Hans Christian Andersen released and how long is it?
Hans Christian Andersen was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Hans Christian Andersen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hans Christian Andersen was composed by Frank Loesser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hans Christian Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).