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The Slipper and the Rose is a British film of genre Musical theatre directed by Bryan Forbes released in USA on 4 november 1976 with Gemma Craven
The Slipper and the Rose (1976)
The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 4 november 1976
Length 2h23
Directed by Bryan Forbes
OriginUnited-kingdom
Themes Films about children, Films about magic and magicians, Monde imaginaire, Films about music and musicians, Films about the labor movement, Les fées, Musical films, Political films, Children's films, Films about royalty
Rating68%
The Slipper and the Rose is a 1976 British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. This film was chosen as the Royal Command Performance motion picture selection for 1976.
Directed by Bryan Forbes, the film stars Gemma Craven as the heroine, Richard Chamberlain as the Prince, and a supporting cast led by Michael Hordern, Kenneth More, Edith Evans and Annette Crosbie. Academy Award nominated songs are written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who also shared scripting duties with Forbes and, reportedly, the film's executive producer, broadcaster David Frost.
Synopsis
This is a musical twist on the classic love story of Cinderella and Prince Charming. Prince Edward of Euphrania returns home after being sent to meet the princess Selena, whom his parents have arranged for him to marry. However, The Prince reveals he did not propose to the princess he was visiting, and angrily denounces arranged marriages ("Why Can't I Be Two People?"). Edward decides to tell his parents that he wants to marry for love. They, however, are more interested in the political side ("What Has Love Got to Do with Being Married?"). They fail to sway the prince, however.Actors
Gemma Craven
(Cinderella)
Richard Chamberlain
(Prince Edward)
John Turner
(Major Domo)
Michael Hordern
(King)
Edith Evans
(Dowager Queen)
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