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Hans Christian Andersen poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1952·Biography / Family / Musical·1h 52m

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

“The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!”

A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.

Above the Line
Charles Vidor·DirectorMoss Hart·ScreenplayMyles Connolly·StoryHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyFrank Loesser·Original Music ComposerDaniel Mandell·Editor
Cast
Danny Kaye·Hans Christian AndersenFarley Granger·NielsZizi Jeanmaire·DoroJoseph Walsh·PeterPhilip Tonge·OttoJohn Qualen·BurgomasterErik Bruhn·The Hussar - Danced byRoland Petit·The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' BalletJohn Brown·SchoolmasterJeanne Lafayette·Celine
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Vidor·Director
Writing· 2
Moss Hart·ScreenplayMyles Connolly·Story
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Daniel Mandell·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Frank Loesser·Original Music ComposerFrank Loesser·SongsFred Lau·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Antoni Clave·Art DirectionRichard Day·Art DirectionMary Wills·Costume DesignAntoni Clave·Costume DesignBarbara Karinska·Costume DesignDel Armstrong·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Samuel Goldwyn·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Helen Turpin·HairstylistRoland Petit·ChoreographerClarence Slifer·Special Effects
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
6 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Hans Christian Andersen's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Whimsical, Heartwarming
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man holding a young girl in his arms. The man is wearing a brown tweed jacket and a brown cap. The girl has red curly hair and is we”

romance
Key Elements
ManGirlLakeTrees
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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