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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 not 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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This item was unexpectedly affordable at $26 for blueray and hardcover booklet. The book is beautifully assembled and very well written, complimenting the movie wonderfully. The Blueray quality is gorgeous, with the technicolour mirroring that of The Wizard of Oz or Marry Poppins. I'd recomment this item to anyone looking for a good home copy of this charming movie.
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I am an avid Danny Kaye fan! I have loved this movie since I was a kid! Great story with catchy, fun tunes! I am teaching my little music students the "Inchworm" song to help them learn the concept harmony. I learned it at a young age and I have loved it ever since!!
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When I was 11 years old, I wanted to marry Danny Kaye when I grew up; my parents kindly explained to me that he was dead. I still don't really believe it, though -- Danny Kaye will always live on in the imaginations of his fans.
No comedian was ever so tender; no romantic actor was ever so silly. Danny Kaye is still my hero, and he always will be!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious performer, wonderful introduction to ballet!
I fell hopelessly in love with Danny Kaye when I was 8 years old, and I'm still crazy about him many years later. . . Read more
Published on Dec 23 2003 by Marion Capriotti
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Correction
I'd just like to make a correction on another customer review that I read of this movie. This was not Danny Kaye's last movie. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good kid's movie
HAns Christian andersen is a good movie. Andersen (Danny Kaye) is a cobbler who can't stop telling stories for the little kiddies. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2003 by Betsy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical story telling!!
Danny Kaye is Hans Christian Andersen. There's no doubt about it after you see this film. His portrayal of this writer is winsome and magical, and the songs he weaves coming from... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2003 by Gregory Nyman
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best kid's musical ever!!
I was thrilled to find this on DVD! I watched this as a child and now my children watch it with me!! My oldest daughter now wants to be a ballerina! Read more
Published on Dec 3 2002 by Patty Biafora
4.0 out of 5 stars
Loveable (if long)
A fan of Danny Kaye for life, I viewed this with grandchildren 8 and 4 who stuck with it despite some long ballet passages and a contrived plot. Read more
Published on Aug 27 2002 by Ejames LIEBERMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Kaye
I don't know if this one is a 'must have' for everyone, but it is for me. Technicolor, Danny Kaye, and music that just takes me right back to childhood. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2002 by "maddyd"
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Hans Christian Andersen" is a colorful entertainment....
...the kind of thing I really like to watch especially around
the holidays. There is a generous helping of ballet in this
film, too, and you can even briefly see the... Read more
the holidays. There is a generous helping of ballet in this
film, too, and you can even briefly see the... Read more
Published on Nov 29 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful and enchanting film!
This is a truly charming film for people of all ages.
Danny Kaye is perfectly cast as the famous and wonderful
story-teller, Hans Christian Anderson. Read more
Danny Kaye is perfectly cast as the famous and wonderful
story-teller, Hans Christian Anderson. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2001 by Rosella Ann Myles
3.0 out of 5 stars
Danny Kaye never disappoints
For all the film's deficiencies, Danny Kaye, always an outstanding performer, manages to be engaging and quite delightful. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001 by Elizabeth G. Melillo
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