She later had starring roles in disney musical films the happiest millionaire 1967 and the one and only, genuine, original family band 1968. Lesley ann warren in cinderella 1965 lesley ann warren and stuart. Cinderella tv version from 1965 with lesley ann warren and. Cinderella 1965 a fairy godmother celeste holm transforms a young woman lesley ann warren and sends her to a ball where she meets a charming prince stuart damon. The new yorkborn actress born in 1946 is the daughter of a night club singer, margot warren nee verblow. With ginger rogers, walter pidgeon, celeste holm, jo van fleet. It was an enormous tragedy, obviously for the world, but for those of us who were so involved with him, the loss of him put a. The weirdly magical version of cinderella that nobody. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel. The 1965 version starred lesley ann warren and stuart damon. May 14, 2016 the classic song, in my own little corner is from the 1965 cbs television movie cinderella with leslie ann warren. Walter pidgeon, lesley ann warren, jo van fleet, ginger rogers, celeste holm, stuart damon.
Academy award nominee lesley ann warren is charming as the raggedy waif turned belle of the ball with broadway star stuart damon as the. Released 1965, cinderella stars celeste holm, lesley ann warren, stuart damon, ginger rogers the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella dvd 1964 best buy. Cinderella 1965 cast and crew a fairy godmother celeste holm transforms a young woman lesley ann warren and sends her to a ball where she meets a charming prince stuart damon. Cinderella lesley ann warren dvd will warm your heart and is great for repeat viewings. Outstanding actress in a television movie, miniseries or dramatic special. Film and television clips include breakfast at tiffanys 1961, plus a screen glimpse of lesley ann warren through the years, in scenes from cinderella 1965 tv, the happiest millionaire 1967, the one and only, genuine, original family band 1968, mission. Lesley ann warren was only 17 when she played the title role in this. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
Lesley ann warren is just so breathtakingly beautiful and yet charmingly vulnerable, whether she is dressed in rags or a ball gown. I can remember getting to stay up past my bedtime to watch it. Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother. In this song, cinderella finds escape from misery in her own. The classic song, in my own little corner is from the 1965 cbs television movie cinderella with leslie ann warren. The red shoes cinderella lesley ann warren 2 pack vhs tape currently unavailable. Academy award nominee lesley ann warren is charming as the raggedy waif turned belle of the ball with broadway star stuart damon as the prince. I have it on vhs, was thrilled to find a copy at the thrift store. Warren was only 18 years old at the time of the taping of this musical. Lesley ann warren full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
But most of all its lesley ann warren herself as cinderella who makes this work. Dream within a dream, this classic flick is oldschool like an opera or play with. Cinderella warren is a sweet and pretty young woman who has. Also starring academy award r nominated walter pidgeon, academyaward r winner ginger rogers and academy award r winner celeste holm as the fairy godmother.
The new yorkborn actress born in 1946 is the daughter of a night club singer, margot warren nee verblow, and a real estate agent. Cinderella legend lesley ann warren joins the pops for. Cinderella rodgers and hammerstein musical wikipedia. The stars are only part of the magic in this live stage production from 1965. Cinderella warren is a sweet and pretty young woman who has been given a poor hand by fate. The original 1957 broadcast was directed by nelson with choreography by lucas.
Come think about it, i find it funny that like julie in victorvictoria, dustin hoffman also did a delibrate crossdressing in tootsie and was nominated for an oscar as well. One day when home alone, cinderella shares a cup of water with a thirsty and handsome traveler, not realizing until he continues on his journey that he is the crown prince of the kingdom. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Stuart damon, as the prince, and lesley ann warren, as cinderella. Jun 06, 2018 while lesley ann warren said she enjoys performing alongside professionals from tvs dancing with the stars in the touring production dance to the movies, that doesnt mean she has. Rogers and hammerstein cinderella 1965 dvd lesley ann warren continues to be a wonderful and most desirable version of this classic musical. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1965 in my own little. Lesley ann warren was only 17 when she played the title role in this wonderful version of cinderella. Also starring academy award nominee walter pidgeon, academy award winners ginger rogers and celeste holm as the fairy godmother, cinderella will waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as one of the most irresistible musicals. The new yorkborn actress born in 1946 is the daughter of a night club singer, margot warren. This movie came on every year, as did the wizard of oz. Lesley ann warren recalls the first time meeting husband. Takeover 1971, harry and walter go to new york 1976, victor.
Ever after a cinderella story dress cinderella with lesley ann warren was a made for tv movie that came on one time each year. Get the 50th anniversary edition of cinderella with lesley ann warren via. Not many folks under 30 will recognize this version of cinderella because it debuted on television in 1965. This is the original rogers and hammerstein musical adaptation of cinderella and it is truly a classic. Cinderella will waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as. Also starring academy award nominee walter pidgeon, academy award winners ginger rogers and celeste holm as the fairy godmother, cinderella will waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as one of the most irresistible musicals ever made. Get dance to the movies tour and ticket information. In this song, cinderella finds escape from misery in her own special corner. Lesley ann warren list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Lesley ann warren looks back at starring in rodgers. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1965 in my own. Academy award r nominated lesley ann warren is charming as the raggedy waif turned belle of the ball with broadway star stuart damon as the prince.
Mar 17, 2020 the 1965 adaptation of rodgers and hammersteins cinderella starred warren as the title character, with stuart damon as her prince, oscar and tony winner jo van fleet as the stepmother, pat carroll. Beautiful,heartwarming movie with a soundtrack to match which i couldnt help but singalong to. Cinderella 1965 lesley ann warren dvd remains a musical classic and treasure from the mid 60s. Cinderella with leslie ann warren and stuart damon i used to watch this alllll the time love it and still remember the songs. Hair came to movie theatres a decade after opening on broadway. Publicity notwithstanding, lesley ann warren did not exactly burst fully grown into the world in 1966 to star in the rodgers and hammerstein tv special cinderella. An annual tv event cinderella with lesley ann warren. Lesley ann warren plays the title role in this television production of the classic richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein iii musical. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on.
Warren made her broadway debut in 1963, and in 1965 received wide recognition for playing title role in the television musical production of cinderella. Cinderella tv movie 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A madefortv adaptation that aired in 1965 and starred lesley ann warren as cinderella decades before she was nominated for an oscar, and ginger rogers as the queen decades after she danced. A fairy godmother celeste holm transforms a young woman lesley ann warren and sends her to a ball where she meets a charming prince stuart damon. We have spoken these words before, not only here but in a. Lesley ann warren did deserve the oscar ahead of lange. Rogers and hammersteins cinderella the beauteous and very talented lesley ann warren. The prince is so regal and so unbelievably handsome. Save your money and let your old memories be good ones but leave them in the. Join playbill march 20 for a movie night with rodgers. I have fond memories of watching this with my mother many years ago. Dec 15, 2007 rogers and hammersteins cinderella the beauteous and very talented lesley ann warren s first movie. Lesley ann warren recalls meeting second husband ron taft at a hair salon and says it was love at first sight get the exclusive details. Rogers and hammersteins cinderella the beauteous and very talented lesley ann warren s first movie.
Takeover 1971, harry and walter go to new york 1976, victor victoria 1982, a night in heaven 1983, evergreen 1985 tv. I was under contract to walt disney and the studio, and i was supposed to do my second film which was, the one and only, genuine, original family band, and he passed away just before we began. Cinderella is a teenage girl forced to do all of the menial tasks in the home she shares with her coldhearted stepmother and homely stepsisters. Lesley ann warren born august 16, 1946 is an american actress and singer. Cinderella dvd 1965 is a musical fantasy lovers dream come true. I have seen quite a few different versions of this fairytale but this is my favourite well next to the disney version. The original cinderella movie with leslie ann warren and richard chamberlain was the very best tv version of cinderella, beautiful music, actors, even the small characters are wonderful. I recalled how much i loved and still do love every song in the movie, not. The original cinderella movie with leslie ann warren and richard chamberlain was the very best tv version of cinderella, beautiful music, actors, even the. Lesley ann warren started gearing towards a life in show business right off the bat as a child ballerina. Cinderella comes to life in this 50th anniversary edition of the most beloved fairy tale of all time. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on stage, with music by richard rodgers and a book and lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii. While lesley ann warren said she enjoys performing alongside professionals from tvs dancing with the stars in the touring production dance to the movies, that doesnt mean she has. The wicked stepmother is wicked, the two stepsisters are snarkily despicable, and the fairy godmother is wonderfully kind and with such a good heart.
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