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Stories from a Flying Trunk

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, November 1 1979
45 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Murray MelvinMurray Melvin
Murray Melvin was
46 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Hans Christian Andersen'.
Wed, Nov 30 1932 –
Fri, Apr 14 2023
Portrait of Ann FirbankAnn Firbank
Ann Firbank was
46 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'The Mother'.
Mon, Jan 09 1933
Portrait of Tasneem MaqsoodTasneem Maqsood
Tasneem Maqsood was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'The Little Match Girl'.
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Portrait of John TordoffJohn Tordoff
John Tordoff was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'The Tramp'.
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Portrait of John DalbyJohn Dalby
John Dalby was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Queen Victoria'.
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Portrait of Johanna SonnexJohanna Sonnex
Johanna Sonnex was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Little Ida'.
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Portrait of Gerd LarsenGerd Larsen
Gerd Larsen was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Ballet Mistress'.
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Portrait of Patricia NapierPatricia Napier
Patricia Napier was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'The Lettuce'.
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Portrait of Graham FletcherGraham Fletcher
Graham Fletcher was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Prince Potato'.
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Portrait of Lesley CollierLesley Collier
Lesley Collier was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Princess Ida'.
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Portrait of Christopher CarrChristopher Carr
Christopher Carr was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Pea'.
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Portrait of Wendy EllisWendy Ellis
Wendy Ellis was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Cauliflower / Celery'.
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Portrait of Gillian KingsleyGillian Kingsley
Gillian Kingsley was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Lettuce'.
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Portrait of Ross MacGibbonRoss MacGibbon
Ross MacGibbon was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Pea'.
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Portrait of Denise NunnDenise Nunn
Denise Nunn was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Artichoke / Broccoli'.
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Portrait of Ashley PageAshley Page
Ashley Page was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Artichoke'.
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Portrait of Stephen SherrifStephen Sherrif
Stephen Sherrif was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Vegetable of the Dance'.
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Portrait of Christine WoodwardChristine Woodward
Christine Woodward was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Lettuce / Celery'.
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Portrait of Jennifer JacksonJennifer Jackson
Jennifer Jackson was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Lettuce / Celery'.
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Portrait of Linda MoranLinda Moran
Linda Moran was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Broccoli'.
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Crew

Portrait of Christine EdzardChristine Edzard
Christine Edzard was
34 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Director, Writer'
Thu, Feb 15 1945
Portrait of Robin BrowneRobin Browne
Robin Browne was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Brian WestBrian West
Brian West was
51 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Apr 27 1928
Portrait of John BrabourneJohn Brabourne
John Brabourne was
54 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Producer'
Sun, Nov 09 1924 –
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Portrait of Richard GoodwinRichard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin was
45 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Producer'
Thu, Aug 09 1934
Portrait of Rex PykeRex Pyke
Rex Pyke was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of M.J. KnatchbullM.J. Knatchbull
M.J. Knatchbull was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Peter KrookPeter Krook
Peter Krook was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Gioacchino RossiniGioacchino Rossini
Gioacchino Rossini would have been no older than
76 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Music'
Wed, Feb 29 1792 –
Fri, Nov 13 1868
Portrait of John DalbyJohn Dalby
John Dalby was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Music Arranger'
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Portrait of Hans Christian AndersenHans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen would have been no older than
70 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Original Story'
Tue, Apr 02 1805 –
Wed, Aug 04 1875
Portrait of Jill CarpenterJill Carpenter
Jill Carpenter was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Makeup & Hair'
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Portrait of Hugh StrainHugh Strain
Hugh Strain was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of John PalmerJohn Palmer
John Palmer was
37 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Camera Operator'
Mon, Jun 01 1942
Portrait of Jim BrennanJim Brennan
Jim Brennan was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Ken WorringhamKen Worringham
Ken Worringham was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Visual Effects Camera'
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Portrait of Frederick AshtonFrederick Ashton
Frederick Ashton was
75 in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Choreographer'
Sat, Sep 17 1904 –
Thu, Aug 18 1988
Portrait of Dulcie MidwinterDulcie Midwinter
Dulcie Midwinter was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Phillip GammonPhillip Gammon
Phillip Gammon was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Conductor'
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Portrait of Barbara SonnexBarbara Sonnex
Barbara Sonnex was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Costumer'
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Portrait of Edgar VetterEdgar Vetter
Edgar Vetter was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Yvonne RichardsYvonne Richards
Yvonne Richards was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of John FletcherJohn Fletcher
John Fletcher was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Camera Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Rotislav DoboujinskyRotislav Doboujinsky
Rotislav Doboujinsky was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Costumer'
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Portrait of Sabine DuthilSabine Duthil
Sabine Duthil was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Costumer'
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Portrait of Rosemary ThorogoodRosemary Thorogood
Rosemary Thorogood was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Costumer'
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Portrait of Mary McGowanMary McGowan
Mary McGowan was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Irene GroudinskyIrene Groudinsky
Irene Groudinsky was
>> in Stories from a Flying Trunk
as 'Set Designer'
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