Two decades into the 21st century, this 1957 TV special , "Cinderella," remains the most lavish and splendid live musical production ever done on TV. Thankfully, CBS recorded the broadcast and it's now on DVD. So, many decades later, people can still enjoy this splendid classic just as it aired on the night of March 31, 1957. Many other staged musicals and theatrical productions have been made since. But this is the original and benchmark fairy tale musical brought to life.
Julie Andrews stars in this super-sized stage production. A previously unknown singing actor leads the supporting cast. John Cypher plays Prince Christopher in his first ever film. Two superb Broadway masters play the king and queen - Howard Lindsay and Dorothy Stickney. The rest of the major roles are all excellently cast.
Of course one can tell that this is a stage production by the sets. But they are nevertheless well done. Everything about this production is excellent.
Andrews brings the story of Cinderella to life with the wonderful music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. This is a fine film of a classic fairy tale that the whole family should enjoy.
Julie Andrews stars in this super-sized stage production. A previously unknown singing actor leads the supporting cast. John Cypher plays Prince Christopher in his first ever film. Two superb Broadway masters play the king and queen - Howard Lindsay and Dorothy Stickney. The rest of the major roles are all excellently cast.
Of course one can tell that this is a stage production by the sets. But they are nevertheless well done. Everything about this production is excellent.
Andrews brings the story of Cinderella to life with the wonderful music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. This is a fine film of a classic fairy tale that the whole family should enjoy.