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The Daydreamer

G19661h 41mJules Bass
IMDb 6.1

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"Before the Little Mermaid, there was..."

A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.

AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasyMusic
Fairy TaleStop MotionFableCobblerBased On Fairy TaleGarden Of EdenQuestLive Action And Animation

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What is The Daydreamer (1966) about?

A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.

Who stars in The Daydreamer?

The Daydreamer stars Paul O'Keefe (Chris), Jack Gilford (Papa Andersen), Margaret Hamilton (Mrs. Klopplebobbler), Ray Bolger (The Pieman), Robert Harter (Big Claus). The film was directed by Jules Bass.

How long is The Daydreamer?

The Daydreamer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated G.

Is The Daydreamer worth watching?

The Daydreamer holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Animation, Adventure, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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