Review of Hans Christian Andersen (1952) by Cathy O — 24 Sep 2007

Another great performance from Kaye with some wonderful songs and a storybook feel to the film.

This review of Hans Christian Andersen (1952) was written by Cathy O on 24 Sep 2007.

Hans Christian Andersen has generally received positive reviews.

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