Originally aired on february 22, 1965 this was the third incantation of the televised version of this beloved musical that rogers and hammerstein penned. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on. Cinderella 1965 version 10 minutes ago scene cinderella movie. Throughout the movie, sam frequently confides in an online pen pal, who later turns out to be austin ames, a popular football player who ends up being her prince in the film. Cinderella is a centuries old tale thats been adapted into many different movies. Cinderella rodgers and hammerstein musical wikipedia. Cinderella 1965 a fairy godmother celeste holm transforms a young woman lesley ann warren and sends her to a ball where she meets a charming prince stuart damon. Warren was only 18 years old at the time of the taping of this musical. National catholic register there may be no dethroning the disney cartoon as the definitive musical retelling of the story of cinderella in the popular imagination. See more ideas about old movies, rodgers and hammersteins cinderella and movies. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1965 in my own. The classic song, in my own little corner is from the 1965 cbs television movie cinderella with leslie ann warren.
As with snow white and other classic animated features, the studio held periodic rereleases of cinderella in 1957, 1965, 1973, 1981 and 1987, keeping its. With the impending release of the new cinderella liveaction retelling, its important to take a step back and understand some of the. This madefortelevision movie played for several years on american. Cinderella 1965 g musical, fantasy, romance, family. Cinderella 1965, the rodgers and hammerstein musical was again produced for television, starring 18year old lesley ann warren in the leading role, and featuring stuart damon as the prince, with ginger rogers, walter pidgeon, and celeste holm filmed in color and broadcast annually for 10 years. Cinderella 1965 cast and crew a fairy godmother celeste holm transforms a young woman lesley ann warren and sends her to a ball where she meets a charming prince stuart damon. Cinderella 1965 staring lesley ann warren my favorite version of cinderella cinderella 1965 its corny and silly, but i still love to watch it. From 1911 to now, heres how cinderella is different in each. The film also features rare on camera appearances by dubbers betty. The 1957 premiere had been broadcast before videotape was available, so only one performance could be shown. The 1965 tv movieset to the rodgers and hammerstein scorewas rebroadcast eight times and the 18yearold warren became the goto cinderella for a. Cinderella is the only rodgers and hammerstein musical written for television. I was also six years old when this charming little gem first aired.
After the success of the live 1957 cinderella on cbs with julie andrews, the network decided to produce another television version. The story of cinderella follows the fortunes of young ella whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Cinderella dvd 1965 is a musical fantasy lovers dream come true. Santa claus souvenir sheet cinderella poster stamp seal dec 25 1964 christmas. The tv movie musical originally aired on february 22, 1965. The music is the overture from the cast album, conducted by johnny green. The broadcast was viewed by more than 100 million people. Cinderella lesley ann warren dvd will warm your heart and is great for repeat viewings. Cinderella was rereleased in 1957, 1965, 1973, 1981 and 1987. In this song, cinderella finds escape from misery in her own special corner of. I hadnt been able to dream up a cinderella with braids or a.
The weirdly magical version of cinderella that nobody. This was the third incantation of the televised version of this beloved musical that rogers and hammerstein penned. Xu ke is a divorced woman in her 30s with a 5 year old son. She was nominated for the academy award for best supporting actress for the 1982 film victorvictoria. From 1911 to now, heres how cinderella is different in. It was subsequently remade for television twice, in 1965 and 1997.
After her divorce, she meets with rich and handsome kang shengxie by accident but doubts his intentions, while her exhusband liu guangmang tries to rekindle the love they shared before he cheated on her. Back in 1965 when this came out, you could only see it on tv once a year what a treat it was when it came on. Released 1965, cinderella stars celeste holm, lesley ann warren, stuart damon, ginger rogers the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Jun 05, 2016 cinderella 1965 dvd comparison old dvd the left and new shout factory dvd on the right. Cinderella comes to life in this 50th anniversary edition of the most beloved fairy tale of all time. Brandy cinderella diverse but sexist women gender roles. Lesley ann warren and stuart damon in cinderella 1965. Cbs mounted a new production in 1965, with richard rodgers as executive producer and written by joseph schrank.
Cinderella comes to life in this enchanting version of the most beloved fairy tale of all time. In this song, cinderella finds escape from misery in her own. Gemma craven as the cinderprincess and a too old richard chamberlain. Cinderella 1965 dvd comparison old dvd the left and new shout factory dvd on the right. Cinderella, written by richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii for cbs in 1957, was revised and produced again in 1969 with a somewhat less flippant tone. Cinderella warren is a sweet and pretty young woman who has been given a poor hand by fate.
Cinderella also played a limited engagement in select cinemark theatres from february 1618, 20. Cbs mounted a new production in 1965, with richard rodgers as executive. Cinderella dvd 1965 lesley ann warren tv musical ginger. My tribute to cinderella 1965 this is for fans of the 1965 musical cinderella, starring lesley ann warren, stuart damon, ginger rogers, walter pidgeon, and celeste holm. The 1965 version starred lesley ann warren and stuart damon. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1965 in my own little. Based on the french fairy tale by charles perrault, the film is the second remake and third version of rodgers and hammersteins musical, which originally aired on television in 1957. Cinderella will waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as. I saw this movie with my big mama and little mama, in 1965 until it stopped appearing for they both passed away. The film became a critical success garnering the best reception for a disney animated film since dumbo. The wizard of oz would show first, then came cinderella. Cinderella cbs february 1965 music by richard rodgers lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii leslie ann warren cinderella, stuart damon prince.
Andy tennants ever after is the best cinderella movie to enumerate them all. Once again, this version was filled with music and dance. My mother and father recognized how mesmerized my sister and i were, and always let us stay. I have fond memories of watching this with my mother many years ago. Cinderella sony classical original 1965 tv soundtrack. It was originally broadcast live on cbs on march 31, 1957 as a vehicle for julie andrews, who played the title role. First, i saw rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1965 tv movie when i was a little kid. If you have never seen this movie its a must watch at least once to see what. But alas, theres a very vintage version of cinderella that still holds a special place in my heart and no, its not the classic disney animated one. She is also an emmy award nominee and fivetime golden globe award nominee, winning the golden globe for best actress in a drama series for the 1977 nbc miniseries harold robbins 79 park avenue. Outstanding actress in a television movie, miniseries or dramatic special. I have it on vhs, was thrilled to find a copy at the thrift store.
There may be no dethroning the disney cartoon as the. Leslie ann warren in cinderella is by far the most magical of childhood movie memories for me. The original cinderella movie with leslie ann down. Lesley ann warren born august 16, 1946 is an american actress and singer. This madefor television movie played for several years on american. Cinderella tv movie 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Get the best deals on cinderella stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. February 22 a new, revised, color production of rodgers and hammersteins cinderella airs on cbs. Warren is a joy to watch in cinderella lesley ann warren dvd 1965. Cinderella 1965 tv film, a tv film remake of rodgers and hammersteins musical, starring lesley ann warren cinderella 1977 film, an american erotic musical comedy cinderella 1979 film zolushka, a soviet animated musical film.
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