Cinderella (I) (1965 TV Movie)

Jo Van Fleet: Stepmother

Quotes 

• Prince : Ah, yes! I noticed the pomp! But she has a circumstance that I cannot abide.

  Stepmother : And what is that, Your Highness?

  Prince : She creaks.

• Stepmother : Did anyone call while we were away?

  Cinderella : Yes, ma'am.

  Stepmother : Who was it?

  Cinderella : Only a traveler who stopped for a dipper of water.

  Stepmother : And you gave it to him?

  Cinderella : Yes, ma'am.

  Stepmother : I told you never to open that door while we were away!

  Cinderella : But he was so thirsty, and his smile was so kind.

  Stepmother : [coldly]  Go to your corner, and stay there till you're called.

  Cinderella : Yes, ma'am.

• Stepmother : You, Prunella, your knee creaks.

  Prunella : I cannot help it, Mother.

  Stepmother : Yes, you can. Rub some unicorn oil into it. Whoever hopes to marry the prince must be perfect.