How long is Hans Christian Andersen?

Hans Christian Andersen is 2 hr long.

Who is Hans Christian Andersen in Hans Christian Andersen?

Danny Kaye plays Hans Christian Andersen in the film.

What is Hans Christian Andersen about?

Imaginative cobbler Hans Christian Andersen (Danny Kaye) is asked to leave his hometown because his frequent stories are distracting the children from school. From there he moves to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he sees and falls in love with Doro (Jeanmaire), a ballerina. He writes "The Little Mermaid" for her, and it becomes the ballet's latest work. However, Doro is already married to Niels (Farley Granger), meaning Hans must content himself with producing popular children's stories.

Hans Christian Andersen

Name: Hans Christian Andersen
Genre: Music/Performing Arts
Released: 1952-11-25
Duration: 120
Rating: 75

NR 2 hr

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How long is Hans Christian Andersen?: Hans Christian Andersen is 2 hr long.

Who directed Hans Christian Andersen?: Charles Vidor

Who is Hans Christian Andersen in Hans Christian Andersen?: Danny Kaye plays Hans Christian Andersen in the film.

What is Hans Christian Andersen about?: Imaginative cobbler Hans Christian Andersen (Danny Kaye) is asked to leave his hometown because his frequent stories are distracting the children from school. From there he moves to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he sees and falls in love with Doro (Jeanmaire), a ballerina. He writes "The Little Mermaid" for her, and it becomes the ballet's latest work. However, Doro is already married to Niels (Farley Granger), meaning Hans must content himself with producing popular children's stories.