Cinderella
Drama
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.
1957-03-31
en
Cast
Director
Ralph Nelson
Julie Andrews as Cinderella
Jon Cypher as Prince Christopher
Ilka Chase as The Stepmother
Kaye Ballard as Stepsister Portia
Alice Ghostley as Stepsister Joy
Edie Adams as Fairy Godmother
Dorothy Stickney as The Queen
George Hall as The King's Steward
Iggie Wolfington as The Chef