Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Written by:
Joseph Schrank (teleplay)

Directed by:
Charles S. Dubin

Made in:
USA in 1965

Actors:
Ginger Rogers .... Queen
Walter Pidgeon .... King
Celeste Holm .... Fairy Godmother
Jo Van Fleet .... Stepmother
Stuart Damon .... Prince
Pat Carroll .... Prunella
Barbara Ruick .... Esmerelda
Lesley Ann Warren .... Cinderella
Joe E. Marks .... Aide
Don Heitgerd .... The Herald

Plot:
Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella is a teenage girl forced to do all of the menial tasks in the home she shares with her coldhearted stepmother and homely stepsisters. One day when home alone, Cinderella shares a cup of water with a thirsty and handsome traveler, not realizing until he continues on his journey that he is the crown prince of the kingdom. Shortly thereafter, the king and queen invite every young maiden in the kingdom to a royal ball so that the crown prince can find a girl to marry. Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball, leaving Cinderella behind to wish about how her life could be. While she is daydreaming, she is visited by her fairy godmother, who makes it possible for her wishes to come true. IMDB

Review:
This is one of my most favorite movies ever!
It is such a fun, simple Cinderella version. It is a classic and I think everyone should see it. Guys would probably think it silly and "gay." And most younger females might like it, and older females would probably think it is silly, too, I guess. I find it charming and romantic. I love the songs, it is such a great musical. And yes, I even end up crying through it. I grew up watching this, and I still sing along with all the songs. It is a fantastic movie! A true classic!