Tuesday, December 10, 2013

The Snow Queen , Hans Christian Andersen's (1957)

Released November 20, 1959, in the US.
The story: Kay and Gerda are the best of friends. They spend their every day together in their garden, just sitting and dreaming.
When the cold weather comes, the two spend much time indoors. One evening Gerda's grandmother tells the children the story of where the snow comes from and of the powers of the Snow Queen.
When Gerda is frightened and believes she sees the Snow Queen outside the window, Kay picks fun.
Kay says that he will basically bonk the Snow Queen on the head if she tries to bother them.
Just then, a strong cold wind blows open the window.
Kay complains that something got in his eye and that his heart hurts.
Instantly after that Kay becomes mean and uncaring, especially towards his best friend Gerda.
From that point on, Kay is just plain mean. It seems the evil Snow Queen was angered by him picking fun at her and cast a spell on him.
One day after that, Kay disappears. No one can find him.
After waiting so long, Gerda decides to set out and find her best friend.
Stars Art Linkletter , Billy Booth , Rickey Busch , Jennie Lynn , Tammy Marihugh & stars (voices by) Sandra Dee , Tommy Kirk , Lillian Buyeff , Paul Frees , Galina Kozhakina
Directed by Lev Atamanov
Not Rated
ANIMATED/FAMILY/FANTASY

"What's stronger than love?"


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