The Daydreamer

Plot Summary

A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep, he experiences in his dreams the different characters he would later write about in fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Emperor's New Clothes.

Top Cast

Paul O'Keefe Chris

Jack Gilford Papa Andersen

Margaret Hamilton Mrs. Klopplebobbler

Ray Bolger The Pieman

Robert Harter Big Claus