The Slipper and the Rose

The Slipper and the Rose


(The Story of Cinderella)

Paradine / Universal, 1976, Color, 143 minutes, ***½

Released November, 1976

The Slipper and the Rose is a grand musical adventure in the tradition of The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady. This lavish production features Richard Chamberlain in a spirited re-telling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale. The Academy Award-nominated music score is provided by the Sherman brothers, the Oscar-winning song-writing duo (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). The Slipper and the Rose is a brilliant mix of fantasy and realism that will enchant viewers of all ages.



No musical collection would be complete without this romantically delightful film.




Beautifully produced Cinderella with a twist. Great visuals, beautiful music, humor, fun and entertaining. Highly recommended!

Produced by: Stuart Lyons

Executive Producer: David Frost

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Assistant Director: Jack Causey

Screenplay: Bryan Forbes and Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman

Music Arranged and Conducted by: Angela Morely

Music and Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Choreographer: Marc Breaux

Production Designer: Raymond Simm

Art Director: Bert Davey

Set Dresser: Jack Stephens

Costume Designer: Julie Harris

Chief Hairdresser: Barbara Ritchie

Chief Make-up: Basil Newall

Sound Recordist: Bill Daniels

Special Effects: Ray Caple

Director of Photography: Tony Imi

Filmed in Panavision, Colour by Technicolor

Made at Pinewood Studios, London, England

and on location in Austria

Editor: Timothy Gee



Producers Thanks to:

The Count Moy, Anif Castle, Salzburg

The Authorities and People of the City of Salzburg

The Provost of Southwark Cathedral, London

The Administrator of the Royal Ballet, London



Awards: Academy Award nominations (1978) for Best Original Score (Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Angela Morley), Best Original Song: "The Slipper and the Rose Waltz (He Danced With Me / She Danced With Me)"



Cast: Richard Chamberlain [Prince Edward], Gemma Craven [Cinderella], Annette Crosbie [Fairy Godmother], Edith Evans [Dowager Queen], Christopher Gable [John], Michael Hordern [King], Margaret Lockwood [Stepmother], Kenneth More [Lord Chamberlain], Julian Orchard [Montague], Lally Bowers [Queen], Rosalind Ayres [Isobella], Sherrie Hewson [Palatine], John Turner [Major Domo], Keith Skinner [Willoughby], Polly Williams [Lady Caroline], Fred [The Dog], Norman Bird [Dress Shop Proprietor], Roy Barraclough [Tailor], Elizabeth Mansfield [Lady in Waiting to the Queen], Peter Graves [General], Gerald Sim [First Lord of the Navy], Geoffrey Bayldon [Archbishop], Valentine Dyall [2nd Major Domo], Tim Barrett [Minister], Vivienne McKee [Bride], Andre Morell [Bride's Father], Myrtle Reed [Bride's Mother], Ludmilla Nova [2nd Lady in Waiting to the Queen], Peter Leeming [Singing Guard], Marianne Broome, Tessa Dahl, Lea Dregorn, Eva Reuber-Staier, Ann Rutherford, Suzette St. Clair [Princesses], Jenny Lee Wright [Milk Maid], Patrick Jordan, Rocky Taylor [Prince's Guards], Paul Schmitzburger [Cowherd], Robert Arditti, Adrian Barnes, Wendy Barry, Tomy Bateman, Nicky Benton, Michael Buchanan, Reg Bundy, Susan Claire, Ina Clare, Rosalind Cole, Michael Coleman, Lesley Collier, Anna Delaney, Bill Drysdale, Stanley Fleet, Neil Fitzwilliam, Joyce Graham, Johnny Heawood, Deanne Horsham, Jerry Hunt, Sheila Humphreys, Jamie Kells, Lorna Kelner, Jimmy Land, Maurice Lane, William Lawford, Adrian Lepeltier, Susan Lockwood, Vince Logan, Connel Miles, Thorey Mountain, Connie Paull, Terry Rendle, Stuart Saunders, David Shelmerdine, Petra Siniawski, Wayne Sleep, Arthur Sweet, Jessica Swift, Hilary Tickner, Jacquie Toye, Domini Winter [Dancers]



Musical Program: [0:00] Overture (played by Orchestra behind titles); [0:07] Why Can't I Be Two People? (sung by Richard Chamberlain); [0:15] What Has Love Got to Do with Getting Married? (sung by Michael Hordern, Lally Bowers, Edith Evans and Julian Orchard); [0:24] Once I Was Loved (sung by Gemma Craven); [0:27] What a Comforting Thing to Know (sung and danced by Richard Chamberlain and Christopher Gable); [0:36] Protocoligorically Correct (sung and danced by Michael Hordern, Kenneth More and Court Advisors); [0:46] A Bride Finding Ball (sung by Richard Chamberlain and Julian Orchard); [1:07] Suddenly It Happens (sung by Annette Crosbie); [1:09] Suddenly It Happens (sung by Chorus, danced by Mice); [1:11] Suddenly It Happens (sung by Gemma Craven); [1:17] The Slipper and the Rose Waltz (instrumental danced by Richard Chamberlain, Gemma Craven and Guests at the Bride Finding Ball; used as theme throughout the score); [1:23] Secret Kingdom (sung by Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven); [1:28] He Danced with Me / She Danced with Me (sung by Gemma Craven, then by Richard Chamberlain); [1:39] Position and Positioning (sung by Christopher Gable, then sung and danced by Servant Staff); [1:59] Tell Him Anything (But Not That I Loved Him) (sung by Gemma Craven); [2:07] I Can't Forget the Melody (sung by Gemma Craven); [2:18] Secret Kingdom (reprised by Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven), [2:21] Protocoligorically Correct (sung by Mens Chorus behind end credits