Cinderella(1957)

The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.

Cinderella is a musical television film starring Julie Andrews as the titular scullery maid who dreams of escaping her harsh life and winning the heart of a prince. Composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II, it stands as the only musical the legendary team created specifically for television. Originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, the production became a cultural phenomenon, drawing over 107 million viewers. Andrews earned an Emmy nomination for her performance. Though filmed in color, only a black-and-white kinescope survives today, preserving this enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairy tale for future generations.