The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (1976)

In the tiny kingdom of Euphrania, the King and his court are most anxious to get Prince Edward wed. But Edward wants to marry for love. Meanwhile, young Cinderella finds life drastically ... See full summary »

Director:

Bryan Forbes

Writers:

Bryan Forbes (screenplay), Robert B. Sherman (screenplay),

Stars:

Gemma Craven, Margaret Lockwood, Michael Hordern

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gemma Craven	...	Cinderella
Margaret Lockwood	...	Stepmother
Michael Hordern	...	King
Edith Evans	...	Dowager Queen
Christopher Gable	...	John
Annette Crosbie	...	Fairy Godmother
Kenneth More	...	Chamberlain
Sherrie Hewson	...	Palatine
John Turner	...	Major-Domo
Rosalind Ayres	...	Isobella
Keith Skinner	...	Willoughby
Polly Williams	...	Lady Caroline
Julian Orchard	...	Montague
Lally Bowers	...	Queen
Richard Chamberlain	...	Prince Edward

Storyline

In the tiny kingdom of Euphrania, the King and his court are most anxious to get Prince Edward wed. But Edward wants to marry for love. Meanwhile, young Cinderella finds life drastically altered with her father's death as she's forced to be a servant in her own house. But a cheery fairy godmother helps her with her impossible tasks, and even gets her to take an evening out at the King's bride-finding ball. But when the magic wears off, and the prince with shoe-in-hand searches for Cinderella and finds her, what is going to happen to Euphrania without the needed marriage alliance to prevent war?

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Plot Keywords:

cinderella | prince | king | fairy godmother | love | 

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Taglines:

You'll forget every other love story you ever saw . . . or sang to.

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 1976 (UK)

Also Known As:

La zapatilla y la rosa

Filming Locations:

Anif Castle, Anif, Salzburg, Austria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paradine Co-Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

146 min

Sound Mix:

Mono 4-Track Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The dog in the film was the director's own dog, Fred.

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Quotes

Dowager Queen: He can write what he likes, so long as he clears this room. There are too many people in it by far. Most of them not worth the candle.

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Connections

Version of Stories from My Childhood: Cinderella & The House on Chicken Legs (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Once I Was Loved"
Composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman
Performed by Gemma Craven

User Reviews

''You'll Forget Every Other Love Story You Ever Saw....''

"The Slipper And The Rose" is a beautiful version of the classic Cinderella story. Made in England and released in 1976, it retells the familiar story with warmth, humor and wonderful songs by the Sherman brothers, who also did the music for countless Disney films, notably "Mary Poppins". Prince Edward (Richard Chamberlain), heir to the throne of Euphrania, is expected by his father the king (Michael Hordern in another wonderful performance) and his mother the queen (Lally Bowers) to choose a wife and settle down. To this end, they plan a court ball to which all the princesses they can locate will be invited. Meanwhile, young Cinderella (Gemma Craven) has just lost her beloved father. But things go from bad to worse for her, when her selfish stepmother (the great Margaret Lockwood, in her first film in over 20 years, and her last) and spoiled stepsisters (Rosalind Ayres and Sherrie Hewson) reduce her to the status of a servant in her own home. Thankfully, however, her fairy godmother (Annette Crosbie) is waiting in the wings to see that she goes to the ball and meet the prince. The rest is up to them... With an excellent cast and fine support from Kenneth More, as the Lord Chamberlain, Christopher Gable as the prince's friend John, and especially Dame Edith Evans as the dowager Queen, "The Slipper and the Rose" is magical film-making.A few twists in the story keep it fresh, while all the charm of the original is preserved. The lavish production, handsome location photography beautiful costumes and a witty, sophisticated script has appeal for all ages.And enough cannot be said for the Sherman's music, which is, in turn, delightful, hilarious and, when the occasion calls for it, heartbreaking. Craven's ballad ''Tell Him Anything-But Not That I Love Him''is a perfect example of the latter. This film just gets better as the years pass,and it's truly one of the best film versions of "Cinderella" ever made.