

Stories from a Flying Trunk
1979 Directed by Christine EdzardA 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.

Murray Melvin
....................................................Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank
....................................................The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
....................................................The Little Match Girl

John Tordoff
....................................................The Tramp
John Dalby
....................................................Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
....................................................Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
....................................................Ballet Mistress
Director
...........................................................Christine Edzard
Producer
...........................................................Richard Goodwin
John Brabourne
Writer
...........................................................Christine Edzard
Conductor
...........................................................Phillip Gammon
Music
...........................................................Gioacchino Rossini
Editor
...........................................................Rex Pyke
Production Companies
...................................................Sands Films
EMI Films
Production Countries
........................................................United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
....................................................English
Genres
....................................................Music
Fantasy
Family
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