4/20/2014

Cinderella 1957 - The original TV musical written specifically for Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews in Cinderella (1957)


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IMDB Rating: 7,7


Director: Ralph Nelson
Main Cast: Julie Andrews, Ilka Chase, Edie Adams, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley, Jon Cypher



"On March 31,1957, composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein produced a live, made-for-television version of Cinderella, the classic rags-to-riches story of a young woman oppressed by her wicked step-family. Aired on CBS in what was widely believed to be the network's answer to NBC's Peter Pan, Cinderella starred Julie Andrews in the title role of Cinderella, John Cypher as the Prince, and Edith Adams as the Fairy Godmother. Though the musical was specifically written to showcase Andrews' famous vocal talents, all performances were well-received. Over 107 million television viewers tuned into this live adaptation of Cinderella, giving it the largest audience of the time." - www.allmovie.com


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