Cinderella
1957
· ⭐ 6.2 · Votes: 12
“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.
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Drama
Romance
TV Movie
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