Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes

Year: 1972

Runtime: 52 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.

FamilyAnimationTV MovieComedy

Two con men persuade the king that they have crafted a suit from a magical fabric that is invisible to anyone who is foolish or unfit for their position. Fearing ridicule, the monarch, his courtiers and the townspeople all pretend to admire the nonexistent clothes, leaving the ruler effectively naked.

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