Director Vision — John Price handles both screenplay and direction.
Screenplay Adaptation — Text transformed for cinematic format.
Directorial Approach — Visual and narrative style implementation.
Cast Ensemble — Collection of Danish actors portraying the roles.
Peter Steen — Lead cast member in the production.
Birgitte Price — Supporting cast member in the production.
Theatrical Roots — Connection to Danish stage traditions.
Stage Origins — Play's initial theatrical run.
Cultural Context — Danish artistic environment of the era.
Cinematic Release — Production and distribution details.
1966 Production — Filming and post-production phase.
Film Distribution — Release to Danish audiences.
The princess of Illyria, who has rejected all the fine suitors who have proposed to her, begins to take an interest in a gypsy who wanders around near the castle and who is in fact none other than the prince of Denmark with his friend, Kasper Røghat. The prince entices her with his magical toys, a rattle and a copper kettle, the price being a kiss and a night in the princess's chamber. Casper the Dwarf makes sure that the king is informed of the 'affair', and the princess is thrown out by her father.