Released:
1979-11-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Christine Edzard

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Music, Fantasy, Family

• Cast:
• 
  Murray Melvin
  as
  Hans Christian Andersen
• 
  Ann Firbank
  as
  The Mother
• 
  Tasneem Maqsood
  as
  The Little Match Girl
• 
  John Tordoff
  as
  The Tramp
• 
  John Dalby
  as
  Queen Victoria