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Stories from a Flying Trunk

(1979)

November 1, 1979 1h 28m
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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.

Christine Edzard

Director

Top Billed Cast

MM

Murray Melvin

Hans Christian Andersen

AF

Ann Firbank

The Mother

TM

Tasneem Maqsood

The Little Match Girl

JT

John Tordoff

The Tramp

JD

John Dalby

Queen Victoria

JS

Johanna Sonnex

Little Ida

GL

Gerd Larsen

Ballet Mistress

PN

Patricia Napier

The Lettuce

GF

Graham Fletcher

Prince Potato

LC

Lesley Collier

Princess Ida

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