Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Nov 25, 1952 Wide
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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 music. As played by Kaye, Hans Christian Andersen starts out as a small-town cobbler whose gift for spinning fairy tales is keeping the local kids from attending school. Asked to leave town, Hans
G, 1 hr. 52 min.
Nov 25, 1952 Wide
Mar 6, 2001
MGM
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!
September 30, 2009Super Reviewer
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.
February 18, 2009Super Reviewer
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