Cinderella
Seen it?1957 | 77 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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It won an Emmy and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had mixed reviews and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program. Also nominated for 11 more Emmys and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 127K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson
- 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