Cinderella (1899)

Cinderella (1899) poster

A fairy godmother magically turns Cinderella's rags to a beautiful dress, and a pumpkin into a coach. Cinderella goes to the ball, where she meets the Prince - but will she remember to leave before the magic runs out? Méliès based the art direction on engravings by Gustave Doré. First known example of a fairy-tale adapted to film, and the first film to use dissolves to go from one scene to another.

Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 6 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Star Film, Georges Méliès
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

fairy tale, prince, pumpkin, dress, black and white, based on children's book, silent film, fairy godmother, short film, cinderella

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cinderella about?
A fairy godmother magically turns Cinderella's rags to a beautiful dress, and a pumpkin into a coach. Cinderella goes to the ball, where she meets the Prince - but will she remember to leave before the magic runs out? Méliès based the art direction on engravings by Gustave Doré. First known example of a fairy-tale adapted to film, and the first film to use dissolves to go from one scene to another.
Who directed Cinderella?
Cinderella was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in Cinderella?
Cinderella stars Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, Carmelli, Jehanne d'Alcy, Dupeyron, Mlle Barral.
How long is Cinderella?
Cinderella has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Cinderella?
Cinderella is a Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance film.
Where was Cinderella produced?
Cinderella was produced in France.
What are the themes of Cinderella?
The themes of Cinderella include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.