The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince

1996 · 28 min · Animation

A statue of 'The Happy Prince' (happy because he had devoted his life to pleasure behind his palace walls) looks out with horror at the destitution of his citizens. He persuades a little swallow to abandon his winter trip to Egypt and be his messenger, a job which entails stripping the statue of its precious jewels and gold to help feed the poor. Winter sets in, the once sparkling statue now looks grey and crumbling.

Directed by Alan Platt

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Cast

William Dazeley The Happy Prince (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne Narrator (voice)
Jimmy Somerville Swallow (voice)

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