Armand after so many decades, it could be naive and pink. in fact, more than part of a period, it is a lovely movie. not only for charming Leslie Carol role, not only for choreographic moments - too long for contemporary sensitivity - but for the translation of fairy tale soul. for the not real young Charming Prince, for a remarkable cast and a fine humor, for the mixture of emotion and joy , for the image of Cinderella, little more complex, for the extraordinary inspiration inspiration to remember old motifs in a delicate, precise manner. I admit - it is the Leslie Caron film despite my admiration for performance of Estelle Winwood .but in same measure, more important, it is a lovely story. for each age.

gkeith_1 Loved all the ballet. Watch several Cinderella movies and TV shows. Disney. Leslie. Julie Andrews. Brandy. Anne Hathaway. Drew Barrymore. Love them all. Loved the Ferragamo Italian designer glass slippers in Ever After. There was also an early 20th century play with Maude Adams, A Kiss for Cinderella. Back to this movie. Barry Jones from Brigadoon. Keenan Wynn from Kiss Me Kate and Annie Get Your Gun. Elsa Lanchester. Amanda Blake. The fabulous Estelle Winwood. Michael Wilding. Leslie flying down from the cake was wonderful. The bakery fantasy was great, and so were the dancers in that scene. Wilding looked better in the dark blue velvet coat than he did in the bakery scene. Wasn't he married to Elizabeth Taylor?Lovely music and costuming in this movie. The music is like a lullaby.8/10

phillindholm "The Glass Slipper" is a modern interpretation of the classic fairy tale. And it's a good one. Leslie Caron is cast as Ella, a girl almost destroyed by the death of her mother and the lack of understanding shown her by her insensitive stepmother (Elsa Lanchester) and haughty stepsisters ("Gunsmoke's" Amanda Blake, and Lisa Daniels.) The local villagers are likewise indifferent to her, and (as narrator Walter Pigeon dryly observes), her spirit is in danger of being broken as a result. Enter local "madwoman/kleptomaniac" Estelle Winwood, who, simply by reaching out to the defiant girl, gives her confidence and hope. Yes, she's the film's equivalent of the fairy godmother, and she is wonderful in the part. Although the prince (a mature Michael Wilding) leaves a bit to be desired in the ''Charming''department, he is perfectly all right otherwise. Keenan Wynn is wasted as his companion, but Barry Jones is amusing as the prince's father, and Miss Lanchester makes a suitably nasty stepmother. what of Leslie Caron? Well, she goes from neglected little spitfire to luminous princess effortlessly, and her appearance at the ball is a treat. The ballet sequences do tend to slow the film down, but Miss Caron did begin her career as a dancer, and she has a grace few others could match. The music by Bronislau Kaper perfectly enhances the mood, as does the modest but tasteful production. Strangely enough, this could be called the original "Ever After", because, except for a delightful twist at the end, the tale is told as if it could have happened. All in all, a captivating version of "Cinderella", and one which will linger in your memory.

musicalqueen101 I taped this off of TCM because it had Leslie Caron in it-and because it was classic movie musical.I use the term "musical" loosely because there is only one song and 3 elongated ballet/dream sequences. But that song is lovely. After watching the movie-I adored it. But the movie has few things to recommend it, not the script, not the leading lady (Leslie Caron's inflection is awkward). I fell in love with this movie for it's quaint narration, a fresh look at the Cinderella character (really breaks away from Disney's sweet and innocent portrayal),costumes, and for Michael Wilding. I have never seen him in anything else-but how any woman can hear him speak the few poetic lines in that tone of voice-or feel his intense gaze without being enchanted I don't know. I always end up humming "Climbing Rose" for a week after I watch the movie. The ballet sequences were-tedious, and out of place.But all in all-I love that it is on my shelf, and love to pull it out from time to time.I would definitely recommend it-even if you fast forward thru the dance scenes like I do!OH-and of you're looking for other cute kinda Cinderella stories-try Higher and Higher with Frank Sinatra and Jack Haley-it's my other favorite old timey Cinderella story.