Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates (film)

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Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Based onHans Brinker, or The Silver Skates
(1865 novel)
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Written bySally Benson
Frederick Knott (adaptation)
Directed bySidney Lumet
George Schaefer
StarringTab Hunter
Peggy King
Basil Rathbone
Jarmila Novotna
Dick Button
Music byHugh Martin (songs)
Franz Allers (musical director)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerGeorge Schaefer
Running time50 minutes
Production companiesMilberg Productions
Showcase Productions
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseFebruary 9, 1958 (1958-02-09)

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]

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[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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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