Cinderella (1957)
The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.
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.
| Movie ID | 10639 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Romance, TV Movie |
| Director | Ralph Nelson |
| Main cast | Julie Andrews, Jon Cypher, Ilka Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley, Edie Adams, Howard Lindsay, Dorothy Stickney |
| Release date | 31 March 1957 |
| Release year | 1957 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 77 min (1h 17m) |
| Rating | 6.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | CBS Studios |
Director: Ralph Nelson
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Top 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
Iggie WolfingtonThe Chef
Charles AschmannEnsemble (uncredited)
Herbert BankeEnsemble (uncredited)
Donald BartonEnsemble (uncredited)
Julius J. BloomEnsemble (uncredited)
Hank BrunjesEnsemble (uncredited)
Robert BurlandEnsemble (uncredited)
John CallEnsemble (uncredited)
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