Stories from a Flying Trunk

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Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)

Directed by Christine Edzard

“After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…”

Music, Fantasy, Family · 1h 28m

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 Hans Christian Andersen Ann Firbank The Mother
T
Tasneem Maqsood The Little Match Girl John Tordoff The Tramp
J
John Dalby Queen Victoria
J
Johanna Sonnex Little Ida
G
Gerd Larsen Ballet Mistress
P
Patricia Napier The Lettuce
G
Graham Fletcher Prince Potato
L
Lesley Collier Princess Ida
C
Christopher Carr Pea
W
Wendy Ellis Cauliflower / Celery

Crew

Director
Christine Edzard
Writer
Christine Edzard
Director of Photography
Robin Browne, Brian West
Editor
Rex Pyke, M.J. Knatchbull
Producer
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin

Details

Release date
1979-11-01
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Music, Fantasy, Family
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Sands Films, EMI Films