Cinderella (1950 Animated Movie)
Cinderella Synopsis:
Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother’s wand, her rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper… the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
Related Music:
- A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
- Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
- Sing Sweet Nightingale
- So This is Love
- The Work Song
Fun Facts and Statistics:
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Prior to the 1950 version, 6 other Cinderella movies had been made including a Disney short in 1922.
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A similar version of the movie was almost released as a shorter Silly Symphony in the 1930’s.
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This movie has been partially credited for reviving Walt Disney Productions after their World War II-related box office slump.
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A number of the movie’s animators, including Marc Davis and Ward Kimball would go on to create some of the most iconic Disneyland and Walt Disney World attractions.
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Number of copies the Cinderella children’s album sold when it was released in 1950: 750,000
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The movie was re-released to theaters 5 times after its initial run.
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It was the 6th biggest movie of 1950.
Disney Character(s) in this Post:
Anastasia Tremaine (Cinderella)Baker (Cinderella)
Cinderella (Character)
Drizella Tremaine (Cinderella)
Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
Gus Lollygagger (Cinderella)
Jackson “Jaq” Hopscotch (Cinderella)