

Cinderella
1957 · Movie · 1h 17m
DramaRomanceMade-for-TV
"The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.5/10
Key crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Richard RodgersOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Julie AndrewsCinderella
- Jon CypherPrince Christopher
- Ilka ChaseThe Stepmother
- Kaye BallardStepsister Portia
- Alice GhostleyStepsister Joy
- Edie AdamsFairy Godmother
- Howard LindsayThe King
- Dorothy StickneyThe Queen
- David F. PerkinsThe Court Tailor
- George HallThe King's Steward
- Alexander ClarkThe Captain of the Guard
- Robert PennTown Crier
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Themes
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