Cinderfella(1960)
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Overview
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Director
Frank Tashlin
Studio
Jerry Lewis Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Cinderfella
Ed Wynn
as Fairy Godfather
Judith Anderson
as Wicked Stepmother
Henry Silva
as Maximilian
Robert Hutton
as Rupert
Anna Maria Alberghetti
as Princess Charming
Count Basie
as Count Basie
Joe Williams
as Joe Williams
Nola Thorp
as Cinderella
Milton Frome
as Butler (uncredited)
Norman Leavitt
as Gold Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Jerry Lewis Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cinderfella?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cinderfella (1960).
What is Cinderfella about?▼
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Who directed Cinderfella?▼
Cinderfella was directed by Frank Tashlin and released in 1960. It is a comedy, fantasy, music film.
How long is Cinderfella?▼
Cinderfella has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Cinderfella?▼
The cast of Cinderfella includes Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella, Ed Wynn as Fairy Godfather, Judith Anderson as Wicked Stepmother, Henry Silva as Maximilian, Robert Hutton as Rupert and more.
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