#The Slipper and the Rose

[tossawary]

A weirdly formative movie for me was "The Slipper and the Rose" (1976), which is a live-action movie adaptation of the Cinderella fairy tale set in some made-up European country. It is also a musical. I think it's fun and funny and sometimes quite sweet and I really like it as a comfort movie. It's kind of long and a little slow and old-fashioned and silly, and the ending is a little flat, but there are several songs that are just... about various logistical and humorous realities of being royalty... and I thought that was just fascinating as a young teenager who liked historical fantasy fiction.

(I excitedly tried to show it to a friend once and she was like, "WHAT am I watching?" She was bored during the dance sequences. It's quite different to the "(Rodgers and Hammerstein's) Cinderella" movie from 1997 starring Brandy. They're entirely different Cinderella musicals.)

The king and queen (and the dowager queen and the prince's cousin who will inherit if he doesn't marry) have a song sung to the prince called: "What Has Love Got To Do With Getting Married?"

The prince has a companion-at-arms (servant) named John and they have a really funny song together in the royal family's mausoleum, where the prince is like, "No matter what I do, I'm just going to end up buried next to these kings. Let me tell you all about how much they sucked as people." (It's called "What A Comforting Thing To Know" and it's probably my favorite song.)

The king and his ministers have a song all about the protocol for throwing a ball ("Protocoliogorically Correct"), because they don't want to offend anyone and accidentally start a war (again).

The prince's servant, John, is in love with Lady Caroline, who is the lady-in-waiting / companion to the dowager queen, but they can't get married because they're apparently too far apart in status. After the ball, when the prince is failing to find Cinderella, there's an entire song ("Position And Positioning") where John, the castle servants, and guards and civilians explain to the prince that there are ranks among servants and servants aren't as free to marry for love as the prince thinks they are. They even take the prince into the kitchens and are like, "Here are a bunch of other servants that you never see and barely knew existed, dude. They're going to do an extended dance number about this."

There are other musical numbers in this movie, including the romantic ("He/She Danced With Me") and heartbreaking ("Tell Him Anything") songs you would expect from a Cinderella story, but I mostly remember the humorous songs that actually engaged with the worldbuilding. I hadn't really seen a "fairy tale" movie do that before to that degree. (I'd seen books adapting fairy tales do it many times, but they don't have musical numbers.)

I think both "What A Comforting Thing To Know" and "Position And Positioning" are both worth watching by themselves, just for how unique they are among the many different Cinderella adaptations, and the movie clips are easy to find online. Go look them up if any of this sounds neat to you!

[femmeprincessjulia]

Ranking Cinderella Adaptations Based On How Much I Want The Dress

(In my own personal opinion, these are just the ones I like the best.)

10. Cinderella (2021) : Everyone's hated on this movie enough, so I'm just going to focus on the dress. In theory, I could see what they were going for. If it was just a fitted bustier, a hip-hugging skirt and a bustle, then I think it would have succeeded. But it's just underwhelming. That's all it is. Underwhelming. 3/10

9. Into The Woods (2014) : There's not much to talk about with this dress. I love the color choice, and I think the way it moves is pretty. But it just feels too simple. I know it's a dress that isn't crucial to the plot or anything, but it's still just a little too underwhelming. But I do think the sleeves are cute. 4/10

8. Once Upon A Time (2011-2018) : I think my issues with this dress are similar to my issues with Into The Woods. It just doesn't have the "wow" factor I'm searching for. It's a beautiful dress, and I would certainly wear it. But it just feels like the most generic Cinderella dress. Blue, sparkly, princess-y. Still cute though. 4/10

7. Another Cinderella Story (2008) : I'm a sucker for a red dress, and I truly adore this one. The neckline isn't my favorite, but I love the layering and the ruffles. It's such a daring take for a Cinderella dress, but it's something I would definitely wear. It looks like it would be fun to dance in. 6/10

6. Cinderella (1950) : Yes, it's a classic. It's simplistic, but so magical. The scene where her dress changes is one of my absolute favorites of all time. In this case, I love the simplicity. It really makes her stand out. I dreamed of this dress so much as a kid. 7/10

5. Ever After (1998) : Maybe I'm biased, because this is one of my favorite Cinderella adaptations, but I do adore this dress. While the time period is not my favorite in terms of silhouette, this dress still feels magical and dreamy. Empire waists and a slender fit aren't my type, but I would wear it simply to feel ethereal. I mean, the EMBROIDERY? The WINGS? All gorgeous and stunning. 8/10

4. A Cinderella Story (2004) : Yeah, it's a very simple dress. But it's absolutely breathtaking. I want to get married in this dress. Something about it is just so angelic. I feel like it should be paired with wings too. The femininity in this dress is something I truly adore. 8/10

3. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997) : Is it costume-y? Yes. Is it made of two clashing materials? Yes. Would I sell my soul to the devil for the chance to wear this dress? Also yes. I don't care how cliché it is. The sweetheart neckline, the opera gloves, the little bustle in the back, it's all so cute and just feels like a little girl's princess dream. Plus, I love the shade of light blue. 9/10

2. The Slipper and the Rose (1976) : Shockingly, I haven't seen this film. But I truly should, because the costume design is absolutely gorgeous. It all takes inspiration from the rococo period. My bias takes hold again, it seems. Sure, it's a lot of frills and pink, but that's exactly what I look for in a dress. If I was going to a rococo ball, this is what I'd be wearing. 9/10

1. Cinderella (2015) : The almighty. The most beautiful dress to ever be created. The dress that lingers in my dreams. Nothing can surpass this dress. Words can't even describe how wonderful it is. I do believe this dress is the most magical of all. It is absolute perfection from head to toe. Scratch what I said earlier about getting married in Hillary Duff's dress. I'm getting married in Lily James' dress. 1000000/10

[allaboutcinderella]

This is me once again imploring anyone who loves “Cinderella” to please watch The Slipper & the Rose!

Not only is it a musical with original songs, the dance numbers slap, the costumes are stunning and the plot is unique while keeping to the classic story!

(I wish so badly this would become a stage musical honestly)

If this post gets you to check out the film, leave your thoughts in the comments!

[citizenscreen]

Richard Chamberlain photographed by Terry Fincher during the filming of Bryan Forbes’ THE SLIPPER AND THE ROSE in 1975.

[ediths-shades]

Fairy godmother's (ANNETTE CROSBIE) outfits in The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (1976)

costume design by Julie Harris

requested by anonymous

[amaltheas-garden]

Gemma Craven as Margaery Tyrell

🥀The Rose of Highgarden🥀

Gemma Craven as Cinderella in The Slipper and the Rose (1976)

[dweemeister]

May 25, 2024

By Dennis McLellan

(Los Angeles Times) — To Walt Disney, who personally invited Richard and Robert Sherman to become full-time staff songwriters at his Burbank studio in 1960, they were the “boys.”

The Sherman brothers were the ideal match for Disney’s family-film factory, where they built a career creating what Richard Sherman once described as “upbeat, spirited, happy songs that make people feel good.”

The songwriting siblings were responsible for the bouncy, tongue-twistingly memorable “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “A Spoonful of Sugar” from the hit 1964 movie musical “Mary Poppins,” for which they won two of the film’s five Oscars — for best score and best song, the haunting “Chim Chim Cher-ee.”

During their years at the studio, the Shermans were as much a part of the early Disney magic as the imagineers, who designed the theme parks and imagined the rides. Together, they wrote dozens of songs for Disney TV productions and movies such as “The Parent Trap,” “The Absent-Minded Professor,” “Summer Magic,” “That Darn Cat!,” “The Sword in the Stone,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Aristocats,” “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” and “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.

They also penned the theme song for Disney’s TV show “The Wonderful World of Color” and wrote songs heard in Disney theme-park attractions, including “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room,” “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” and the unforgettable — in ways both good and bad —“It’s a Small World (After All).”

“They were made by God for Walt Disney,” said Dick Van Dyke, who stared in “Mary Poppins” opposite Julie Andrews. “They somehow managed to convey Walt’s meaning in those songs.”

The gregarious half of the prolific songwriting duo, Sherman died Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, due to age-related illness. He was 95. The Walt Disney company announced the news of his death in a press statement.

Robert Sherman, who was two and a half years older than his brother, died in London in 2012 at 86.

[obxfiles]

why did horatio pop up when i was searching slipper and rose on pinterest lol any way he and richard needed to be put side beside with a caption that reads:

timothee chalamet wishes

so that's what's being done lol

[fairytale-poll]

ROUND 1B, MATCH 14 OUT OF 16!

Propaganda Under the Cut:

The Glass Slipper:

She's a perfect representation about how Cinderella stories can focus on the cycle of being an outcast; when someone is shunned, they're snappy, and because they're snappy, they're shunned. Ella struggles with her place in society and her own emotions, but her dreams and love for the prince help her achieve her happiness.

This book is an underrated classic (the fairy godmother is an old woman obsessed with birds! the prince has a jester sidekick who is heavily implied to be magical! Cinderella sleeps in one of those cool box bed things [her stepmother actually locks her into it when the prince comes and it’s scary as hell] and is given some psychological complexity!) and there’s just so much humor and grace and wit in this version of the story.  Look up the illustrations, they’re beautiful!

The Slipper and the Rose:

She’s a highlight of an excellent expansion of the Cinderella tale. Her flaws make her endearing, and her personality, sacrifices, and overall love, tie the perfect bow on the movie.

[leggeteconme]

The Slipper and the Rose (1976)

[nerianasims]

The Slipper and the Rose waltz

I ping this as being set in 1793. You see, Edward is not wearing powder because he is  a rebellious sort and this is one way he signals it. He laments being a prince quite often, so being on the side of the French Revolution makes sense for him. Particularly since he’s not the most politically astute, to put it mildly.

(Really I think he’s probably not wearing powder because he is The Hero and as The Hero, he has to stand out and also they thought women would prefer him not in a powdered wig. Cinderella’s got a lovely one, though. The clothes in this are firmly “fairy tale” rather than “historically realistic,” but I do enjoy them.)

[allaboutcinderella]

The Slipper & the Rose (1976)

[elizmanderson]

I FOUND the slipper and the rose. INTERLIBRARY LOANS ROCK. Gonna watch it as soon as my hold comes in.

OH BALLER thanks for letting me know!! it's nearly my bedtime but I'm gonna put a reminder in my calendar to look at my library tomorrow!

[costumeloverz71]

Cinderella (Gemma Craven) Purple dress.. The Slipper & The Rose (1976).. Costume by Julie Harris.