Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1952)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (6,504 ratings)

Hans Christian Andersen was Sam Goldwyn's final production for RKO Radio release, and also the producer's last Danny Kaye vehicle. The Moss Hart-Myles Connolly screenplay largely disregards the facts concerning Denmark's great storyteller, opting for a fanciful blend of comedy, fantasy, romance and… More

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G, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By
Charles Vidor
Written By
Moss Hart, Myles Connolly
Genres
Kids & Family, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
In Theaters
Nov 25, 1952 Wide
On DVD
Mar 6, 2001
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    As with all Danny Kaye movies my response is to wish for a tranqulizer gun

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  • Anthony L


    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!

  • Red L


    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.

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