Enchanting live-television broadcast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play, originally done in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead, now features Lesley Ann Warren, letter-perfect as the girl who sleeps among the ashes, taunted by her step-family until her fairy godmother comes to her rescue. For those who watched this "Cinderella" on its original airing of February 22, 1965 on CBS, the worry may be there that the special might seem dated now and corny. It certainly isn't. Although not extravagant or technically-smooth, "Cinderella" retains its magical allure, captivating audiences on a purely emotional basis, and that's its key charm. Stuart Damon is a gentle prince, Walter Pigeon and Ginger Rogers are fine as the King and Queen, Celeste Holm is sweet as the good fairy. The songs are lilting and lovely. A treat for young and old alike!
Review of Cinderella
Cinderella
(I) (1965 TV Movie)
'Magical' is a word sometimes over-used...but not so here
10 January 2002