The Glass Slipper

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  • NR
  • 1955
  • 1 hr 33 min
  • 6.4  (1,581)

The Glass Slipper is a delightful fairy tale from the 17th century French classic "Cendrillon" by Charles Perrault, brought to life on the big screen in 1955. Directed by Charles Walters, the movie stars Leslie Caron as Cinderella, also known as Ella, and Michael Wilding as Prince Charles. Keenan Wynn plays the role of Kovin, a kind and wise court jester who befriends Ella.

The story focuses on Ella, a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters after the death of her father. They force her to do all the chores around the house and treat her like a servant. However, despite her difficult circumstances, Ella remains kind and optimistic.

One day, Ella meets Kovin, who shows her a whole new world filled with music and dance. Ella’s secret dream is to attend the Prince's ball and dance with him. However, her cruel stepmother forbids her from going to the ball. But Kovin is determined not to let Ella's dream fade away and creates a magical dress for her with the help of his fairy godmother, who chooses Ella as her protégé.

At the ball, Ella captivates everyone, including the Prince, with her grace and beauty. They dance together, but Ella must leave before the stroke of twelve, when her fairy godmother's spell ends. Prince Charles is left with only Ella's glass slipper as a clue to finding her.

The next day, the Prince goes from house to house trying to find the owner of the glass slipper, but the search seems futile. Eventually, he arrives at Ella's house where her stepmother and stepsisters try to deceive the Prince by trying on the slipper themselves. But, when it's finally time for Ella to try on the slipper, it fits perfectly, and she is revealed as the Prince's true love.

The Glass Slipper is a classic movie that depicts the constant struggle between good and evil. Leslie Caron delivers a wonderful performance as Ella, conveying her humility, kindness, and determination to overcome adversity. Michael Wilding is also excellent as Prince Charles, a man who is looking for true love rather than someone who will marry him for his title.

The movie's musical score, composed by Bronislau Kaper, is enchanting and perfectly complements the classic fairy tale story. The dance performances are also exceptional, especially the waltz between Ella and Prince Charles at the ball.

The film's costumes are also noteworthy, especially Ella's magical dress, which features a beautiful combination of pink and white. It's simply stunning, and a treat to watch as it moves with every step Ella takes.

Overall, The Glass Slipper is a timeless classic that will always be remembered for its heartfelt story of love, hope and inspiration. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves fairy tale stories, musicals and classic Hollywood cinema.

The Glass Slipper is a 1955 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.

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  • Release Date
    1955
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 33 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (1,581)