Stories from a Flying Trunk
After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
1979 · 1h 28m · U Family, Fantasy, Music
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Murray Melvin as Hans Christian Andersen
- Ann Firbank as The Mother
- Tasneem Maqsood as The Little Match Girl
- John Tordoff as The Tramp
- John Dalby as Queen Victoria
- Johanna Sonnex as Little Ida
- Gerd Larsen as Ballet Mistress
- Patricia Napier as The Lettuce
- Graham Fletcher as Prince Potato
- Lesley Collier as Princess Ida
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