Stories from a Flying Trunk(1979)
movie - first aired/released 1979-11-01 - 88 min - audience 10.0
Music, Fantasy, Family
Directed by Christine Edzard
A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.
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Cast
Murray MelvinHans Christian Andersen
Ann FirbankThe Mother- Tasneem MaqsoodThe Little Match Girl
John TordoffThe Tramp- John DalbyQueen Victoria
- Johanna SonnexLittle Ida
- Gerd LarsenBallet Mistress
- Patricia NapierThe Lettuce
- Graham FletcherPrince Potato
- Lesley CollierPrincess Ida
- Christopher CarrPea
- Wendy EllisCauliflower / Celery
- Gillian KingsleyLettuce
Ross MacGibbonPea- Denise NunnArtichoke / Broccoli
- Stephen SherrifVegetable of the Dance
- Christine WoodwardLettuce / Celery
- Jennifer JacksonLettuce / Celery
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