Cinderella
“The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.”
Synopsis
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.
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Cinderella - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-11-11
Top Cast
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Julie Andrews
Cinderella
Jon Cypher
Prince Christopher
Ilka Chase
The Stepmother
Kaye Ballard
Stepsister Portia
Alice Ghostley
Stepsister Joy
Edie Adams
Fairy Godmother
Howard Lindsay
The King
Dorothy Stickney
The Queen
David F. Perkins
The Court Tailor
George Hall
The King's Steward
Alexander Clark
The Captain of the Guard
Robert Penn
Town Crier
Iggie Wolfington
The Chef
Charles Aschmann
Ensemble (uncredited)
Herbert Banke
Ensemble (uncredited)
Donald Barton
Ensemble (uncredited)
Julius J. Bloom
Ensemble (uncredited)
Hank Brunjes
Ensemble (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- Cinderella
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Oscar Hammerstein II
Richard Rodgers
Richard Lewine
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Jean Eckart
Costume Design
Jean Eckart
Production Design
Richard Lewine
Producer
William Eckart
Production Design
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinderella
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cinderella about?
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.
Who directed Cinderella?
Cinderella was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Cinderella?
The principal cast of Cinderella includes Julie Andrews, Jon Cypher, Ilka Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley.
When was Cinderella released and how long is it?
Cinderella was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Cinderella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cinderella was composed by Richard Rodgers.
Is Cinderella based on a book or true story?
Cinderella is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".