Cinderella (1957)
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On March 31,1957, composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein produced a live, made-for-television version of Cinderella, the classic rags-to-riches story of a young woman oppressed by her wicked step-family. Aired on CBS in what was widely believed to be the network's answer to… More On March 31,1957, composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein produced a live, made-for-television version of Cinderella, the classic rags-to-riches story of a young woman oppressed by her wicked step-family. Aired on CBS in what was widely believed to be the network's answer to NBC's Peter Pan, Cinderella starred Julie Andrews in the title role of Cinderella, John Cypher as the Prince, and Edith Adams as the Fairy Godmother. Though the musical was specifically written to showcase Andrews' famous vocal talents, all performances were well-received. Over 107 million television viewers tuned into this live adaptation of Cinderella, giving it the largest audience of the time. Another television version of the classic fairy tale was made in 1997 and featured actress Whoopi Goldberg, as well as musicians Whitney Houston and Brandy. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ralph Nelson
- Genres
- Romance, Classics, Musical & Performing Arts
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 31, 1957 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Julie Andrews as Cinderella is a no-brainer, and the 1957 version is worth seeing for her performance and singing alone.
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Cast
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Julie Andrews
as Cinderella
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Jon Cypher
as Prince
- Alice Ghostley
- Dorothy Stickney
- Edie Adams
- Howard Lindsay
- Ilka Chase
- Kaye Ballard
- Robert Penn Warren
