Watch The Slipper and the Rose (1976) Free Online

Release Date: 1976

Cast: Gemma Craven, Edith Evans, Richard Chamberlain, Annette Crosbie, Michael Hordern

Categories: Movies, Fantasy, Romance Film, Romantic Fantasy, Musical, Costume Drama

The Slipper and the Rose is a 1976 British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. This film was chosen as the Royal Command Performance motion picture selection for 1976. Directed by Bryan Forbes, the film stars Gemma Craven as the heroine, Richard Chamberlain as the Prince, and a supporting cast led by Michael Hordern, Kenneth More, 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, the film's producer, broadcaster and journalist Sir... MORE

The Slipper and the Rose is a 1976 British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. This film was chosen as the Royal Command Performance motion picture selection for 1976. Directed by Bryan Forbes, the film stars Gemma Craven as the heroine, Richard Chamberlain as the Prince, and a supporting cast led by Michael Hordern, Kenneth More, 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, the film's producer, broadcaster and journalist Sir David Frost. This is both a comical and musical twist on the classic love story of Cinderella and the Prince - Edward of Euphrania. Prince Edward returns home to be greeted by High Lord Chamberlain, anxious to hear the news of his engagement. However, The Prince reveals he did not propose to her (Why Can't I Be Two People). After the unsuccessful journey to meet the princess, Edward decides to tell his parents that he wants to marry for love. They both believe the idea to be ridiculous and completely disagree (What Has Love Got To Do With Being Married?) Meanwhile, Cinderella, on the same day that her LESS