The Slipper and the Rose
The Slipper and the Rose 1976, (143 min), is a British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella.
Directed by Bryan Forbes, the film stars Gemma Craven as the heroine, Richard Chamberlain as the Prince, and a talented supporting cast led by Michael Hordern, 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, David Frost.
A disgruntled prince, (Chamberlain), is forced to seek a political marriage for the sake of the kingdom. Instead, he falls for put-upon waif, Cinderella, (Craven), who has been given one magical chance to attend the royal ball. Understandably this causes complications in a plot that lends a new twist to the familiar tale. Partially filmed in Austria, this version of Cinderella is considered by many to be one of the best.
Songs
- Why Can't I Be Two People? - Richard Chamberlain
- What Has Love Got to Do With Getting Married? - Edith Evans
- Once I Was Loved - Gemma Craven
- What a Comforting Thing to Know - Richard Chamberlain
- Protocoligorically Correct - Michael Hordern
- Bride Finding Ball - Richard Chamberlain
- Suddenly It Happens - Gemma Craven
- Waltz Theme
- Secret Kingdom - Richard Chamberlain
- He Danced With Me/She Danced With Me - Chamberlain/Craven
- Position and Positioning - Christopher Gable
- Tell Him Anything (But Not That I Love Him) - Gemma Craven
- I Can't Forget the Melody - Gemma Craven
