Cinderella (1957)
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.
Top 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)
FAQ about Cinderella
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…
When was Cinderella released?
Cinderella was released in 1957.
What genres does Cinderella belong to?
Cinderella is categorised as Drama, Romance, TV Movie.
Who stars in Cinderella?
The cast of Cinderella includes Julie Andrews, Jon Cypher, Ilka Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley.