Cinderella

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Release date: March 31, 1957
Duration: 77 minutes
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Overview

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.

Starring

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Julie Andrews
Cinderella
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Jon Cypher
Prince Christopher
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Ilka Chase
The Stepmother
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Kaye Ballard
Stepsister Portia
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Alice Ghostley
Stepsister Joy