Cinderella

Cinderella

1957
1h 17m
6.5

6.5/10

16 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
CBS Studios
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 31, 1957
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0129672

Cast

Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews

Cinderella

Jon Cypher
Jon Cypher

Prince Christopher

Ilka Chase
Ilka Chase

The Stepmother

Kaye Ballard
Kaye Ballard

Stepsister Portia

Alice Ghostley
Alice Ghostley

Stepsister Joy

Edie Adams
Edie Adams

Fairy Godmother

Howard Lindsay
Howard Lindsay

The King

Dorothy Stickney
Dorothy Stickney

The Queen

David F. Perkins
David F. Perkins

The Court Tailor

George Hall
George Hall

The King's Steward

Alexander Clark
Alexander Clark

The Captain of the Guard

Robert Penn
Robert Penn

Town Crier

Key Crew

Ralph Nelson
Director
Richard Lewine
Producer