Product Details

• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, SECAM, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Random House Video
• VHS Release Date: September 12, 1986
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6302275814
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,199 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Hans Christian Andersen's unforgettable fairy tale THE UGLY DUCKLING...In this unique videocassette, the well-loved tale of the lonely ugly duckling who finally discovers he is a swan is made even more memorable with Cher's distinctive narration, Robert Van Nutt's striking paintings, and a delightful musical score written by Patrick Ball.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ugly Duckling (Looking Glass Video) w/ Cher narrating, July 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ugly Duckling [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Well-described narration as only outstanding dramatic actress like Cher can contribute,with her soulful & sorrowful overtones, the elation and wonder of the animated,marvelous transformation of an ugly duck to a swan. Cartoon w/her soothing voice especially captures the delight of children of all ages in this classic Hans Christian Anderson. Even though Cher never appears, her presence is throughout. One can experience the miserable but patient beginning; And then thrill at make way for duckling's coming of age--a useful psychological tool for kids experiencing extremes in appearance or life changes and for people familiar with struggles & triumphs of any kind. Encouraging, relaxing video told with amazing gentleness, calm sense of purpose & quiet acknowledgment of one's fate.