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Film

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Karl Wieghorst, Denmark, 1928

11 min.DK/Short fictionFairy taleAnimation, Silent films

A cartoon version of H. C. Andersen’s famous fairy tale about the staunch tin soldier who falls in love with a dancing ballerina, sets out on an adventure, and is finally engulfed by the flames of love.

The film is full of funny scenes with living toys. It was both filmed and directed by Karl Wieghorst, who also produced several cartoons for Robert Storm Petersen, better known as Storm P.
Basic information Credits
Original title Den standhaftige tinsoldat
Danish title Den standhaftige tinsoldat
Director Karl Wieghorst
Based on H.C.Andersens Eventyr
Director of Photography Karl Wieghorst
Production country Denmark
Technical info 35 mm, 1,33:1, Black/white, Silent
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