Cinderella

(1957)Directed by Ralph Nelson77 minDrama, Romance, TV Movie
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.

Julie Andrewsas Cinderella
Jon Cypheras Prince Christopher
Ilka Chaseas The Stepmother
Kaye Ballardas Stepsister Portia
Alice Ghostleyas Stepsister Joy
Edie Adamsas Fairy Godmother
Howard Lindsayas The King
Dorothy Stickneyas The Queen
David F. Perkinsas The Court Tailor
George Hallas The King's Steward
Alexander Clarkas The Captain of the Guard
Robert Pennas Town Crier
Iggie Wolfingtonas The Chef
Charles Aschmannas Ensemble (uncredited)
Herbert Bankeas Ensemble (uncredited)
Donald Bartonas Ensemble (uncredited)
Julius J. Bloomas Ensemble (uncredited)
Hank Brunjesas Ensemble (uncredited)
Robert Burlandas Ensemble (uncredited)
JCJohn Callas Ensemble (uncredited)
Jean Caplesas Ensemble (uncredited)
Jean Coatesas Ensemble (uncredited)
JCJerome Collamoreas Ensemble (uncredited)
Sally Craneas Ensemble (uncredited)