Danny Kaye, Erik Bruhn, Farley Granger

Of all the Danny Kaye movies, this musical biography of the legendary vagabond storyteller is definitely the most poignant, extending the performer's range far beyond his usual comic shtick. It may no...( read more  read more... )t be as funny as Wonder Man, but it has so much more going for it. In fact, the film is really more about Kaye than Andersen, providing rare insight into his humanitarian ideals and rapport with children. The Frank Loesser score is beautiful, as is the Technicolor cinematography. Among the songs performed, "Inchworm," "Thumbelina," and "Ugly Duckling" are the standout favorites. --Bill Desowitz

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Unrated, 116 min.

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Release Date: November 25, 1952

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DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001

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  • September 30, 2009
    I've loved this film since childhood. If I wasn't at work right now i would probably start singing one of the songs! Danny Kaye at his best!
  • February 18, 2009
    I found this movie ho-hum. Sure, it is fun to watch Danny Kaye do a great job. I wasn't as impressed when I was busy watching the story of Hans the Cobbler and a 20 minute ballet broke out.
  • April 20, 2006
    I barely remember this movie, but I remember loving it; and as a big Danny Kaye fan, I'm sure I still do. Thumbs up!
  • January 11, 2009
    there was this one song that was repeated extensively. Apart from that not bad
  • October 17, 2008
    No thankyou - Not interested
  • May 11, 2008
    One of Danny Kayes greatest movies
  • February 14, 2008
    Awww This is such a cute Movie!
  • January 3, 2008
    An amazing film. Danny Kaye was perfectly cast as Han's and the songs were incredible. A wonderful way to spend an evening.

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  • terris85017
    May 20, 2007
    (Jan. 1952 Director: Charles Vidor) Wonderful with Danny Kaye!(wonderful dancer & actor)! I miss his humor and presence.... Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful story put on the big screen, Amanda!
  • firstxgrandma328
    March 19, 2007
    i luv this movie sooo much, when i was little, it was always on t.v. along with mary poppins, the wizard of oz, etc... remember watching waltdisney every sunday ,omg... there was a show that put them on everyweek, what was the name of it...it was 3 hrs long plus they showed cartoons...does anyone remeber ???? if u do , please post it...thanks

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  • The original fairy tale, The Little Sea-Maid, by Hans Christian Andersen was first slated by Walt Disney to be a Silly Symphonies short. (It was replaced by another of Andersen's classics, The Ugly Duckling.)   Answer »
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