Cinderella Cinema
Cinderella is probably the most beloved and retold fairy tale of all time. It captures the hope that everything will turn out as it should be and that true love conquers all. The story is very dear to my heart, possibly perhaps I sometimes tend to lose faith. The Slipper and the Rose and EverAfter are two of my all-time favourite movies.
I'm not very fond of the teen adaptations, hence I did not include them in this list.
Projects that are announced, but not yet listed on IMDb:
Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story (optioned book by Carolyn Turgeon).
I'm not very fond of the teen adaptations, hence I did not include them in this list.
Projects that are announced, but not yet listed on IMDb:
Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story (optioned book by Carolyn Turgeon).
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- DirectorHenry KosterStarsDeanna DurbinRobert StackEugene PalletteAn orphaned boarding school graduate secretly attends a prestigious ball, where she falls for the boyfriend of her snobbish cousin.Musical modernization in which an orphan is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle.
- DirectorsClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonHamilton LuskeStarsIlene WoodsJames MacDonaldEleanor AudleyWhen Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from the lovable mice Gus and Jaq and from her Fairy Godmother.Bibbidi-babbedi-beautiful.
- DirectorCharles WaltersStarsLeslie CaronMichael WildingKeenan WynnTomboyish outcast "Cinder" Ella and the duke's charming son Charles fall in love in this comedic rendition of the classic fairy tale.Musical adaption featering a lot of dance/ballet.
- DirectorRalph NelsonStarsJulie AndrewsIlka ChaseEdie AdamsAlthough mistreated by her cruel Stepmother (Ilka Chase) and stepsisters Portia (Kaye Ballard) and Joy (Alice Ghostley), Cinderella (Dame Julie Andrews) is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a Fairy Godmother (Edie Adams).The very first Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella movie musical with Julie Andrews starring as Cinderella. It was broadcasted live!
- DirectorCharles S. DubinStarsGinger RogersWalter PidgeonCeleste HolmAlthough mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother.Remake of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1957 tv movie. Lesley Ann Warren is charming in the title role, but the movie itself hasn't aged well.
- DirectorVáclav VorlícekStarsLibuse SafránkováPavel TrávnícekCarola BraunbockLife changes dramatically for a Czech housemaid when the family coachman gives her three magical hazelnuts.Czech re-imagining with a very pro-active Cinderella. A nice alteration of the story.
- DirectorBryan ForbesStarsSherrie HewsonJohn TurnerRosalind AyresA musical retelling of the classic tale of Cinderella. In the tiny kingdom of Euphrania, the King and his court are anxious to get Prince Edward wed. But Edward wants to marry for love.One of my favourite movies of all time, and definitely the grandest Cinderella version out there. This is a musical with delicious songs, amazing decors and the most beautiful costumes. You have to see this!
- DirectorRobert IscoveStarsBrandy NorwoodBernadette PetersVeanne CoxAlthough mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother.The last take on Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with a star-studded multi-racial cast. The movie is flawed though. It's been fifteen years. We need a new adaptation!
- CreatorConstance M. BurgeStarsHolly Marie CombsAlyssa MilanoBrian KrauseThree sisters discover that they are descendants of a line of good female witches and are destined to fight against the forces of evil.05x03 - Happily Ever After: An evil witch traps the Charmed Ones in warped versions of classic fairy tales. Phoebe relives the events of Cinderella.
- DirectorAndy TennantStarsDrew BarrymoreAnjelica HustonDougray ScottThe Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the "true" story of her ancestor.A down to earth version of the fairy tale. How it could have happened in reality. Still hopelessly romantic, of course, but without the magic. A true classic and must!
- DirectorBeeban KidronStarsSharon MaughanGideon TurnerDavid WarnerCinderella (named Zezolla) and her family live mid 20th century, where fashion is practically everything. As her father is won over by a selfish woman named Claudette, Cinderella must keep her new step-mother from murdering the only family she has left. Add in an anti-social mermaid literally living in a cave, a bored prince with an ear for rock n' roll, and the glamour of the 1950's and one'll find that this story can't grow old.The original fairytale but based in a modern world full of fashion and technology.
- StarsCalum WorthyBrenda FrickerTom ContiA little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.BBC miniseries based on the children's book I was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman.
- DirectorGavin MillarStarsStockard ChanningAzura SkyeTrudie StylerA look at the classic "Cinderella" story from the perspective of one of her 'ugly' stepsistersBased on the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire, this movie tells the famous story through a stepsister's point of view. Charming, but lacking something.
- DirectorJohn KafkaStarsJennifer HaleRob PaulsenCorey BurtonJaq and Gus create a storybook based on three events that happened after the first film. The stories include Cinderella's opposition to the court's strict etiquette, Jaq's becoming human for a day, and Anastasia's redemption through love.Three little stories for little enjoyment, about Cinderella's first steps as a brand-new princess.
- DirectorFrank NissenStarsJennifer HaleChristopher Daniel BarnesSusanne BlakesleeWhen Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella and her mouse friends to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince.This sequel to the original isn't half bad. At last Prince Charming gets a personality!
- DirectorUwe JansonStarsAylin TezelBarbara AuerPheline RogganAlthough mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsister, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball with help from her fairy godmother.German TV adaptation, part of the Auf einen Streich fairy tale series.
- StarsFrank CrudeleIlaria SpadaMariella ValentiniThe timeless classic gets a fresh spin in this miniseries. Aurora, a young, talented pianist living in poverty, finds a world of romance and magic in the bustling streets of 1950s Rome.This project has me really intriged. Italian scenery combined with a refreshing take on the Cinderella tale? I'm in. Unfortunately this seems nowhere to be found.
- CreatorsAdam HorowitzEdward KitsisStarsGinnifer GoodwinJennifer MorrisonLana ParrillaA young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.Cinderella is also present in this television series about fairy tales. Look out for 01x04 - The Price of Gold.
- DirectorRob MarshallStarsAnna KendrickMeryl StreepChris PineA witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.Adaptation of Sondheim's musical. Don't expect the classic tale. It's a good movie, but the story needs a bit of reflecting afterwards.
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsLily JamesCate BlanchettRichard MaddenWhen her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.Disney's live action version of their immortalized Cinderella story, directed by Kenneth Branagh. It's beautiful and I especially liked Richard Madden's performance. Wasn't impressed by the CGI and thought it took away some of the magic of the film.
- DirectorTosca MuskStarsEmma RigbyPeter PorteSarah StoufferAfter a wealthy celebrity falls in love with a mystery woman at his Christmas masquerade ball, he attempts to discover her true identity.
- DirectorKay CannonStarsCamila CabelloBilly PorterNicholas GalitzineA modern movie musical with a bold take on the classic fairy tale. Our ambitious heroine has big dreams and with the help of her fab Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true.
- DirectorBrian BroughStarsParis WarnerTim FlynnTanner GillmanA kind-hearted orphan lives with her emotionally abusive relatives until a popular boy takes an interest after accidentally killing her cat.
