Hermione Granger This is a sweet movie, but it's not very memorable or a beautiful classic. Yes, your children will enjoy it. Yes, you should watch it. And from my point of view--I know some will disagree--no, it isn't a classic you'll treasure and should keep. It's very cliché, and the songs are simple. The story follows the old Grimm Brothers one; there aren't any splendid twists or new sub plots. I enjoyed this as a child, but now I can't remember much and don't really want to. It's not worth watching again. Stick with the new live-action Cinderella that Disney presented. It has a few twists and good explanations, as well as a beautiful song and reprise.

kidboots This was such an event when it was first televised in Sydney. There were posters up in the local stores and at the library - it was something to really look forward to and as we all sat around the television in the lounge room it didn't disappoint. Our neighbour had the soundtrack with Julie Andrews on the cover and Dad had just bought a new tape recorder, so everyone soon knew all the songs as well. Even though I know now it was written especially for TV, back then we thought it was from Broadway - not a place you associate with suburban Sydney of the 60s. Rewatching it over 45 years later, with the magic of color (no-one had color TV where I grew up) I relived the magic!! My most vivid memory was watching Lesley Ann Warren rising from her chair and singing "In My Own Little Corner". I agree with other reviewers, Julie Andrews voice seemed a bit too mature and confident to convey the magical wistfulness that, I think, Warren brings to Cinderella. After a couple of decades of whiz bang special effects maybe children watching it today won't be so starry eyed but back then, I believe, it was the latest thing, even the very obvious "cardboard" sets have a fairy tale appeal.The Prince (Stuart Damon, from "The Champions") is riding around the countryside, looking for his true love ("Loneliness of Evening", apparently written for "South Pacific") when he comes across Cinderella, who does not recognise him but over- comes her shyness and fear to fetch him a drink from the well. Her mean stepmother and ugly stepsisters come home with news of meeting the Prince and Cinderella also has her dreams, which she expresses in the beautiful song "In My Own Little Corner".The King and Queen (the marvelous Ginger Rogers (who even gets to dance) and Walter Pigeon) are disappointed that their son has not found a bride and decide to give a ball ("The Prince is Giving a Ball"). Cinderella, of course, despairs of ever going to the ball but she doesn't realise her Fairy Godmother (the wonderful Celeste Holm) has other ideas - "Impossible!!! - things are happening every day"!! It's not impossible and Cinderella goes to the ball, even though at midnight the spell will be broken. Jo Van Fleet is a standout as the mean stepmother as are step sisters Pat Carroll (she creaks!!) and Barbara Ruick (she bats her eyes!!). Of course the Prince's heart stops when Cinderella enters the ballroom, she looks just glorious and their song ("Ten Minutes Ago") is sung and danced by moonlight. The stepsisters have something to say (or sing) about that- ("Why Would a Fellow Want a Girl Like Her"). Before she flees, the Prince sings "Do I Love You" and back at the chimney corner Warren gets to sing two lovely songs - "I Suppose" describing her dreams of the ball and the enchanting "Lovely Night". Lesley, who originally trained as a dancer, even gets a chance to pirouette around the courtyard.Of course there is a happy ending - beautiful Lesley Ann Warren made a perfect Cinderella in her first major role. Her singing is crystal clear and has a poignancy that Julie Andrew's voice lacked. She is as wonderful as I could always remember her as being.Highly, Highly Recommended.

Aloneandatpeace I agree, the classic Cinderella movie is the essence of dreams for many young women. I saw this movie with my Big Mama and Little Mama, in 1965 until it stopped appearing for they both passed away. The Wizard of Oz would show first, then came Cinderella. This movie provided me hope for ten years later, I was crowned the high school queen of my entire school. My life was similar to ashes, but I watched Cinderella each year with my two grannies and that day came when I was crowned a Queen. I finally purchased it on DVD, and every year I watch Cinderella and the Wizard of Oz to celebrate those precious moment shared with both my grannies (mother and daughter)

bmbdsm This film is a treasure. Everything about it is perfect. The cast give amazing performances. Lesley Ann Warren is excellent as Cinderella, as is Stuart Damon as Prince Charming. Celeste Holm is wonderful as the Fairy Godmother. Walter Pigeon and Ginger Rogers are great as the King and Queen. Jo Van Fleet is amazing as the Wicked Stepmother, and Pat Carroll and Barbara Ruick are hilarious as the Stepsisters. The songs, including "In My Own Little Corner", "Impossible; It's Possible!", "Ten Minutes Ago", and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful", are some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's greatest (you can't help but hum them)! The sets and costumes have a beautiful storybook quality to them. This is a film not to miss! Recommended. 10/10