Cinderella
The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.
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
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)
Robert Burland
Ensemble (uncredited)
John Call
Ensemble (uncredited)
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Budget
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- Revenue
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- Age rating
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- Quality
- 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
- Production
- CBS Studios
Crew
Director
Ralph Nelson
Writers
Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II, Oscar Hammerstein II
William Eckart
Production Design
Jean Eckart
Production Design
Jean Eckart
Costume Design
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
