The Dancing Princesses(1978)
The Dancing Princesses Synopsis
A made-for-TV retelling of the story "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," directed by Ben Rea, featuring Jim Dale as the Soldier, Freddie Jones as the destitute King, and Gloria Grahame as the Witch. Significant changes were made to the story, including reducing the number of princesses to six, and the soldier ultimately declining to marry any of the princesses due to their deceitful nature.
The Dancing Princesses (1978) is a fantasy, music and family film directed by Jon Scoffield, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Jim Dale, Gloria Grahame, Freddie Jones and Peter Butterworth. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Scoffield
- Writers:
- Derek Marlowe, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Producers:
- Jon Scoffield
- Production:
- Associated Television
- Status:
- Released
The Dancing Princesses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Dale
as The Soldier
Gloria Grahame
as The Witch
Freddie Jones
as The King
Peter Butterworth
as The Chamberlain
- Lesley Collier
Lesley Collier
as Dancing Princess
- Jane Darling
Jane Darling
as Dancing Princess
- Lavinia Lang
Lavinia Lang
as Dancing Princess
- Lorna Nathan
Lorna Nathan
as Dancing Princess
- Maureen Willsher
Maureen Willsher
as Dancing Princess
- Jane Winchester
Jane Winchester
as Dancing Princess
Lance Aston
as A Prince
Nicolas Chagrin
as A Prince
Key crew
Directed by Jon Scoffield, written by Derek Marlowe, Wilhelm Grimm and Jacob Grimm, produced by Jon Scoffield.
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The Dancing Princesses Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Dancing Princesses – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dancing Princesses?
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The main cast of The Dancing Princesses (1978) includes Jim Dale, Gloria Grahame, Freddie Jones, Peter Butterworth and Lesley Collier. The film was directed by Jon Scoffield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dancing Princesses released?
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The Dancing Princesses was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 52m.
Is The Dancing Princesses worth watching?
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The Dancing Princesses (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, music and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.