Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
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 Melvin Murray Melvin As: Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank Ann Firbank As: The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood Tasneem Maqsood As: The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff John Tordoff As: The Tramp
John Dalby John Dalby As: Queen Victoria
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
Certification: U

Details

Genres: Music, Fantasy, Family

Language: English

Release Date: 01 November 1979

Country: GB

Runtime: 88m

Company Credits

Company: Sands Films, EMI Films

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Cast

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank

Ann Firbank

The Mother

Tasneem Maqsood

Tasneem Maqsood

The Little Match Girl

John Tordoff

John Tordoff

The Tramp

John Dalby

John Dalby

Queen Victoria

Johanna Sonnex

Johanna Sonnex

Little Ida

Gerd Larsen

Gerd Larsen

Ballet Mistress

Patricia Napier

Patricia Napier

The Lettuce

Graham Fletcher

Graham Fletcher

Prince Potato

Lesley Collier

Lesley Collier

Princess Ida

Christopher Carr

Christopher Carr

Pea

Wendy Ellis

Wendy Ellis

Cauliflower / Celery

Gillian Kingsley

Gillian Kingsley

Lettuce

Ross MacGibbon

Ross MacGibbon

Pea

Denise Nunn

Denise Nunn

Artichoke / Broccoli

Ashley Page

Ashley Page

Artichoke

Stephen Sherrif

Stephen Sherrif

Vegetable of the Dance

Christine Woodward

Christine Woodward

Lettuce / Celery

Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson

Lettuce / Celery

Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Broccoli

Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

John Brabourne

John Brabourne

Producer

Jim Brennan

Jim Brennan

Production Manager

Richard Goodwin

Richard Goodwin

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Sound

Visual Effects

Mary McGowan

Mary McGowan

Animation

Ken Worringham

Ken Worringham

Visual Effects Camera

Camera

John Fletcher

John Fletcher

Camera Production Assistant

John Palmer

John Palmer

Camera Operator

Robin Browne

Robin Browne

Director of Photography

Brian West

Brian West

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Irene Groudinsky

Irene Groudinsky

Set Designer

Other Crew

Frederick Ashton

Frederick Ashton

Choreographer

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