Cinderella
movie
The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.
Released March 31, 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.
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
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David F. Perkins
as
The Court Tailor
George Hall
as
The King's Steward
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Alexander Clark
as
The Captain of the Guard
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Robert Penn
as
Town Crier
Crew
Ralph Nelson
as
Director
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William Eckart
as
Production Design
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Jean Eckart
as
Costume Design
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Richard Lewine
as
Producer
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Jean Eckart
as
Production Design
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Robert Barry
as
Lighting Director
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Robert Russell Bennett
as
Orchestrator
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Oscar Hammerstein II
as
Lyricist
Richard Rodgers
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Songs
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Oscar Hammerstein II
as
Musical
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Rowland Vance
as
Co-Director
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Gene Callahan
as
Set Decoration