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Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)

NR | Nov 01, 1979 (GB) | Music, Fantasy, Family | 01:28

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Writer
Choreographer
Original Story
Producer
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Producer
Editor
Sound
Wardrobe Master

Cast

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Murray Melvin
Hans Christian Andersen
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Ann Firbank
The Mother
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Tasneem Maqsood
The Little Match Girl
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John Tordoff
The Tramp
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John Dalby
Queen Victoria
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Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
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Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
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Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
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Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
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Lesley Collier
Princess Ida