The Daydreamer(1966)
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The Daydreamer Synopsis
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.
The Daydreamer (1966) is a animation, adventure, family, fantasy and music film directed by Jules Bass, released on June 1, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton and Ray Bolger. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Jules Bass, Hans Christian Andersen, Romeo Muller
- Producers:
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Cavelli
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Daydreamer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul O'Keefe
as Chris
Jack Gilford
as Papa Andersen
Margaret Hamilton
as Mrs. Klopplebobbler
Ray Bolger
as The Pieman
- Robert Harter
Robert Harter
as Big Claus
Tallulah Bankhead
as The Sea Witch (voice)
Victor Borge
as Zenith, the Second Tailor (voice)
Patty Duke
as Thumbelina (voice)
Sessue Hayakawa
as The Mole (voice)
Burl Ives
as Father Neptune (voice)
Boris Karloff
as The Rat (voice)
Hayley Mills
as The Little Mermaid (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Jules Bass, Hans Christian Andersen and Romeo Muller, produced by Arthur Rankin Jr..
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The Daydreamer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Daydreamer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Daydreamer online?
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The Daydreamer (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Daydreamer?
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The main cast of The Daydreamer (1966) includes Paul O'Keefe, Jack Gilford, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger and Robert Harter. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Daydreamer released?
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The Daydreamer was released on June 1, 1966 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Daydreamer worth watching?
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The Daydreamer (1966) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.