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The Emperor's Nightingale

19491h 12mMiloš Makovec,Jiří Trnka
IMDb 6.7

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"Now...a breathless experience brought to the screen! ...exquisite music! ...enchanting color!"

Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.

AnimationFamilyFantasy
Stop MotionBased On Children's Book

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What is The Emperor's Nightingale (1949) about?

Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.

Who stars in The Emperor's Nightingale?

The Emperor's Nightingale stars Helena Patočková (Girl), Jaromír Sobota (Boy). The film was directed by Miloš Makovec.

How long is The Emperor's Nightingale?

The Emperor's Nightingale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949.

Is The Emperor's Nightingale worth watching?

The Emperor's Nightingale holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Animation, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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