Cinderella (1957)
Overview
Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived.
What is Cinderella about?
Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived. Cinderella is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie movie, released on 1957-03-31, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Cinderella worth watching?
TMDB users rate Cinderella 6.7 out of 10 from 19 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Cinderella?
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Directed by
Ralph Nelson
Cast
- Julie Andrews as Cinderella
- Jon Cypher as Prince Christopher
- Ilka Chase as The Stepmother
- Kaye Ballard as Stepsister Portia
- Alice Ghostley as Stepsister Joy
- Edie Adams as Fairy Godmother
- Howard Lindsay as The King
- Dorothy Stickney as The Queen
- David F. Perkins as The Court Tailor
- George Hall as The King's Steward
- Alexander Clark as The Captain of the Guard
- Robert Penn as Town Crier
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