I just saw the 1965 TV version of "Cinderella" on video tonight, and had not seen it in over 30 years, and it still remains the classic that it is. I first remember seeing it in 1966, at age 10, on CBS television in prime-time and a number of tunes have stayed in my head all these years. Songs such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible," and "Why Would A Fellow Want A Girl Like Her?" are real gems and have stood the test of time.
This TV production, although simple by today's technology, retains all of the original magic as when I had first seen it. "Cinderella" is perfectly cast here, with the lead played by the meek budding actress Leslie Ann Warren, in her debut. Walter Pidgeon and Ginger Rogers as the King and Queen, respectively, give true meaning to those positions of status. And Cinderella's stepmother, as portrayed by Jo Van Fleet, displays a catty quality that has her in fine form. The two stepsisters, as portrayed by Nancy Ruick and Pat Carroll, are hilarious at times. The costumes are really effective for the period of time they portray.
Young children, especially young ballerinas, would appreciate this fine TV production.
This TV production, although simple by today's technology, retains all of the original magic as when I had first seen it. "Cinderella" is perfectly cast here, with the lead played by the meek budding actress Leslie Ann Warren, in her debut. Walter Pidgeon and Ginger Rogers as the King and Queen, respectively, give true meaning to those positions of status. And Cinderella's stepmother, as portrayed by Jo Van Fleet, displays a catty quality that has her in fine form. The two stepsisters, as portrayed by Nancy Ruick and Pat Carroll, are hilarious at times. The costumes are really effective for the period of time they portray.
Young children, especially young ballerinas, would appreciate this fine TV production.