This classic animated version of the much-loved fairy tale about a mistreated young girl who ends up winning the love of a prince is one of Walt Disney's crown jewels.
Premiere, 10/01/2005, p.128, "As delicately designed as a glass slipper and blissfully colored with a glowing palette....One of the studio's most endearingly realized romantic treasures."
New York Times, 10/04/2005, p.E3, "The colors are simply astonishing, particularly the bold, bright reds..."
Entertainment Weekly, 09/29/1995, p.72, "...The timeless plot remains gratifying and the delicate animation charming..." -- Rating: B
Title Note
Theatrical release: 1950. Rereleased 1957, 1965, 1973, 1981, and 1987.
CINDERELLA is the 12th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.
Shot in three-strip Technicolor.
Distributor Note
Cinderella Special Edition
The most celebrated of all the Disney classics, CINDERELLA, is also known as one of Walt Disney's all-time favorite films. CINDERELLA has enchanted generations with its spellbinding story, charming music, and endearing characters that live in your heart forever. The beloved fairy tale becomes pure Disney magic as beautiful Cinderella shares her dreams of romance and a better life with the lovable mice Gus and Jaq. When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, the delightful Fairy Godmother appears! With a wave of her wondrous wand and a bouncy "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," the Fairy Godmother transforms a simple pumpkin into a magical coach -- and Cinderella's rags into a gorgeous gown. At the ball, Cinderella falls in love with Prince Charming, but must flee before the stroke of midnight breaks the spell! Now with an all-new digital restoration, this Special Edition of CINDERELLA is the perfect fit for everyone who believes dreams really do come true.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Cinderella Special Edition
The most celebrated of all the Disney classics, CINDERELLA, is also known as one of Walt Disney's all-time favorite films. CINDERELLA has enchanted generations with its spellbinding story, charming music, and endearing characters that live in your heart forever. The beloved fairy tale becomes pure Disney magic as beautiful Cinderella shares her dreams of romance and a better life with the lovable mice Gus and Jaq. When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, the delightful Fairy Godmother appears! With a wave of her wondrous wand and a bouncy "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," the Fairy Godmother transforms a simple pumpkin into a magical coach -- and Cinderella's rags into a gorgeous gown. At the ball, Cinderella falls in love with Prince Charming, but must flee before the stroke of midnight breaks the spell! Now with an all-new digital restoration, this Special Edition of CINDERELLA is the perfect fit for everyone who believes dreams really do come true.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Release Note
DVD Features: Note: Digitally restored with enhanced picture and sound.
Region 1 Keep Case Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Making-Of - 1. RAGS TO RICHES: THE MAKING OF CINDERELLA Featurette - 1. THE MAKING OF A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES music video 2. HOUSE OF ROYALTY 3. PRINCESS PAJAMA PARTY JAM 4. THE CINDERELLA THAT ALMOST WAS 5. A TRIBUTE TO DISNEY'S NINE OLD MEN 6. CINDERELLEA STORIES FROM ESPN CLASSIC 7. Sneak Peek At The All-New Movie - CINDERELLA III Music Video - 1. A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES - Disney Channel Circle of Stars 2. EVERY GIRL CAN BE A PRINCESS - Disney Princess Characters DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Design Studio - 1. Princess Gown Designer 2. Dream Room Designer 3. Palace Designer
Product Notes
This version of CINDERELLA is the original Walt Disney animated classic based on Charles Perrault's 17th-century fable about a poor stepdaughter transformed into a vision of beauty and sent to the royal ball by her Fairy Godmother to meet her Prince Charming and live happily ever after. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound Recording, Best Scoring of a Musical Picture, Best Song ("Bibbidy-Bobbidi-Boo").
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