Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates (film)
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates is a 1958 American television adaptation of the story of Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Tab Hunter in the title role. It was broadcast by NBC as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame.[1]
| Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates (1865 novel) by Mary Mapes Dodge |
| Written by | Sally Benson Frederick Knott (adaptation) |
| Directed by | Sidney Lumet George Schaefer |
| Starring | Tab Hunter Peggy King Basil Rathbone Jarmila Novotna Dick Button |
| Music by | Hugh Martin (songs) Franz Allers (musical director) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production companies | Milberg Productions Showcase Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | February 9, 1958 |
Lumet and Hunter worked together again on That Kind of Woman later that year.[2]
Cast
- Tab Hunter as Hans Brinker
- Peggy King as Rychie Van Gleck
- Basil Rathbone as Dr Boekman
- Jarmila Novotna as Dame Brinker
- Carmen Mathews as Merrouw Van Gleck
- Dick Button as Peter Van Gleck[3]
- Ralph Roberts as Raff
- Ellie Sommers as Trinka
- Paul Robertson as Pote
References
- Gould, Jack (February 10, 1958). "Dick Button Scores; Olympic Skating Champion Is Star of 'Hans Brinker,' Channel 4 Musical". The New York Times. p. 45.
- Thompson, Howard (July 20, 1958). "CAMERA ON OUR TOWN; Colorful Metropolitan Sites Utilized In Filming 'That Kind of Woman'". The New York Times. p. X5.
- Bentsen, Cheryl (January 31, 1976). "Dick Button: He Didn't Keep Career on Ice: The Man Who Changed Skating's Style Is a Producer, Investor, Commentator". Los Angeles Times. p. C1.
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