Cinderella

The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.

Cinderella — Plot

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.

• Release date
• March 31, 1957
• Runtime
• 77 min
• Genres
• Drama, Romance, TV Movie
• Director
• Ralph Nelson

Cinderella — Cast

Julie Andrews Cinderella Jon Cypher Prince Christopher Ilka Chase The Stepmother Kaye Ballard Stepsister Portia Alice Ghostley Stepsister Joy Edie Adams Fairy Godmother

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Howard Lindsay The King Dorothy Stickney The Queen