Cinderella and the Magic Slipper


1917

Brief Synopsis

While lost in the woods, the prince of Drowse Castle is shown an image of his bride-to-be, Cinderella, by Titania, the queen of the fairies. Cinderella, who is virtually a servant in the home of her father, the Baron Balderdash, and her stepmother, is not permitted to accompany her two stepsisters t...

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 3, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Wholesome Films Corp.
Distribution Company
Wholesome Films Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the fairy tale "Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre," by Charles Perrault in Histoires et contes du temps passé, avec moralities (Paris, 1697).

Synopsis

While lost in the woods, the prince of Drowse Castle is shown an image of his bride-to-be, Cinderella, by Titania, the queen of the fairies. Cinderella, who is virtually a servant in the home of her father, the Baron Balderdash, and her stepmother, is not permitted to accompany her two stepsisters to the royal ball at which the prince must choose a bride. After the rest of the family leaves for the ball, however, Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and creates for Cinderella the clothes and livery necessary for her to attend the ball. Cinderella and the prince fall in love at first sight, but in accordance with the fairy godmother's instructions, Cinderella leaves the ball at midnight. Because she has left her glass slipper behind, the prince searches the countryside for the woman who can wear it, eventually finding his beloved at the Balderdash home. The prince and Cinderella are married.

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 3, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Wholesome Films Corp.
Distribution Company
Wholesome Films Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the fairy tale "Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre," by Charles Perrault in Histoires et contes du temps passé, avec moralities (Paris, 1697).

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The film, which had an all-child cast, was made for children and booked in the Ascher Theaters, Chicago. One source stated that the film was based on a play by Helen Hamilton, but this has not been verified. It was re-issued by Wholesome in 1920. For information on re-makes of the fairy tale, listing for Cinderella.