Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
1h 28m
Running Time
November 1, 1979Release Date
Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
1h 28m
Running Time
November 1, 1979Release Date
Plot.
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 & Crew.
Murray Melvin
Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
Littel Match Girl
John Tordoff
Tramp
John Dalby
Queen Victoria / Music Arranger
Christine Edzard
Director
Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
Hans Christian Andersen
Writer
Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
John Brabourne
Producer
Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
Robin Browne
Cinematographer
Brian West
Cinematographer
Lesley Collier
Princess Ida
Christopher Carr
Pea
Wendy Ellis
Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
Lettuce
Ross MacGibbon
Pea
Denise Nunn
Artichoke / Broccoli
Ashley Page
Artichoke
Stephen Sherrif
Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran
Broccoli
Richard Goodwin
Producer
Frederick Ashton
Choreographer
John Palmer
Camera Operator
Gioacchino Rossini
Music
Rex Pyke
Editor
Jill Carpenter
Makeup & Hair
Ken Worringham
Visual Effects Camera
Hugh Strain
Sound
Edgar Vetter
Sound
Jim Brennan
Production Manager
Barbara Sonnex
Costumer
Dulcie Midwinter
Wardrobe Master
Peter Krook
Sound Editor
Yvonne Richards
Continuity
John Fletcher
Camera Production Assistant
Robin Browne
Director of Photography
Phillip Gammon
Conductor
M.J. Knatchbull
Editor
Rotislav Doboujinsky
Costumer
Sabine Duthil
Costumer
Rosemary Thorogood
Costumer
Mary McGowan
Animation
Irene Groudinsky
Set Designer
Details.
Release DateNovember 1, 1979
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 28m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
stop motion
ballet
based on fairy tale
portmanteau
modern fairy tale
inanimate objects coming to life
Wiki.
Stories from a Flying Trunk is a 1979 film based on three stories by Hans Christian Andersen. It was devised, written and directed by Christine Edzard and produced by John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin.
The music by Giacchino Rossini was arranged by John Dalby, and the choreography was by Frederick Ashton. The film stars Murray Melvin as H. C. Andersen, and Ann Firbank, John Tordoff, John Dalby, Patricia Napier and dancers of the Royal Ballet.The stories the film is based on are The Kitchen, in which household objects come to life, The Little Match Girl, which updates Andersen's tale to the East End of London in the late 1970s, and Little Ida, with dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.