Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
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
as Hans Christian Andersen
Murray Melvin (10 August 1932-14 April 2023) was an English actor and writer. He won the 1962 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his role in A Taste of Honey (1961)..
Ann Firbank
as The Mother
Ann Firbank, also credited as Annie Firbank, is a British Indian veteran film, television and stage actress. One of her more notable roles is the portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1971 serial Persuasion...
John Tordoff
as The Tramp
John Tordoff is a retired English actor, a founding member of The Actors Company and an artist.
Ross MacGibbon
as Pea
Ross MacGibbon is a (former) ballet dancer, filmmaker, and photographer..
Director
Christine Edzard