Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes (1972): Cast & Plot
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes is a 1972 animated comedy directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Cyril Ritchard as Emperor Klockenlocher (voice), Danny Kaye and Allen Swift. It runs 52 minutes.
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- 52 min
- Directors
- Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes About?
The premise of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two con men persuade the king that they have crafted a suit from a magical fabric that is invisible to anyone who is foolish or unfit for their position. Fearing ridicule, the monarch, his courtiers and the townspeople all pretend to admire the nonexistent clothes, leaving the ruler effectively naked.
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- character name in title
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes Cast & Characters
Cyril Ritchard leads the cast as Emperor Klockenlocher (voice), with Danny Kaye and Allen Swift as Mufty (voice). Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jules Bass
- Co-director Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Cyril Ritchard as Emperor Klockenlocher (voice)
- Danny Kaye as themselves
- Allen Swift as Mufty (voice)
- Imogene Coca as Princess Jane Klockenlocher (voice)
Also Starring in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes
· 2 more- Bob McFadden Jaspar (voice)
- Gary Shapiro Busky (voice)
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes Plot Summary
What happens in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Danny Kaye narrates a Danish group-friendly retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes from the perspective of Marmaduke, a smooth-talking yet kindly trickster. The tale opens with a gleam of ambition: a million gold pieces awaits the tailor who crafts the finest clothes for the Emperor Emperor Klockenlocher, a ruler whose vanity becomes the story’s engine. Marmaduke, joined by his loyal sidekick Mufty, senses an opportunity to outsmart the scheming court while keeping the children’s bedtime calm and curious.
Full summary
The whole story of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes Also Known As
Also known as “The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor’s New Clothes”.
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- The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor’s New Clothes
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes runs 52 minutes.
When was Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes released?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes was released on February 21, 1972.
Who directed Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
More films by Jules Bass Who is in the cast of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes stars Cyril Ritchard as Emperor Klockenlocher (voice), Danny Kaye and Allen Swift as Mufty (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes have a post-credit scene?
No. Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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