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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'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 30 1932 –
Died: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Portrait of Ann FirbankAnn Firbank. Ann Firbank was 46 in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'The Mother'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 09 1933
Portrait of Tasneem MaqsoodTasneem Maqsood. Tasneem Maqsood was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'The Little Match Girl'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John TordoffJohn Tordoff. John Tordoff was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'The Tramp'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DalbyJohn Dalby. John Dalby was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Queen Victoria'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johanna SonnexJohanna Sonnex. Johanna Sonnex was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Little Ida'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerd LarsenGerd Larsen. Gerd Larsen was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Ballet Mistress'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patricia NapierPatricia Napier. Patricia Napier was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'The Lettuce'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graham FletcherGraham Fletcher. Graham Fletcher was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Prince Potato'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lesley CollierLesley Collier. Lesley Collier was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Princess Ida'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher CarrChristopher Carr. Christopher Carr was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Pea'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wendy EllisWendy Ellis. Wendy Ellis was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Cauliflower / Celery'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gillian KingsleyGillian Kingsley. Gillian Kingsley was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Lettuce'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross MacGibbonRoss MacGibbon. Ross MacGibbon was 24 in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Pea'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 29 1955
Portrait of Denise NunnDenise Nunn. Denise Nunn was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Artichoke / Broccoli'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ashley PageAshley Page. Ashley Page was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Artichoke'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen SherrifStephen Sherrif. Stephen Sherrif was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Vegetable of the Dance'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christine WoodwardChristine Woodward. Christine Woodward was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Lettuce / Celery'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jennifer JacksonJennifer Jackson. Jennifer Jackson was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Lettuce / Celery'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda MoranLinda Moran. Linda Moran was >> in Stories from a Flying Trunk as 'Broccoli'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

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