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The Slipper and the Rose is Bryan Forbes' classic Oscar-nominated musical that re-tells the much-loved story of Cinderella and features a wonderful score by the renowned Sherman Brothers whose numerous credits include Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book. Richard Chamberlain plays Prince Edward, the heir .. Read more

Starring	Richard Chamberlain, Gemma Craven, Annette Crosbie, Kenneth More
Director	Bryan Forbes
Genres	Music/Musical

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- - 10
  - 0
  Beautiful
  
  You have to watch this film. It will make you believe in love and magic, beyond any expectation you've ever had.
  
  I grew up watching this film and... read more »
  
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- 106030
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - smores
  - England
  - 22 May 2005 at 01:36
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- - 0
  - 0
  an edible classic
  
  i love this movie! its a an absolute classic for me, it reminds me of old school cinematography and should be enjoyed for the pure pajama party cheese that we ... read more »
  
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- - wisepenny
  - 1 review
  - 03 May 2012 at 23:14
- - 0
  - 0
  predictable but pleasing
  
  yes its exactly what you would expect but if you are a grown-up fan of fairy tales then get this out, put the kettle on and grab the box of chocs you've ... read more »
  
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- 409456
- - a customer
  - west midlands england
  - 06 Feb 2007 at 11:18
- - 3
  - 0
  Fantastic, Great for Children AND Adults!
  
  I grew up on this film and I still find it absolutely magical, the lighting and music is beautiful. The best Cinderella film around and unfortunately not widely... read more »
  
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- 385802
- - a customer
  - England
  - 17 Nov 2006 at 00:54
- - 2
  - 2
  The slip-up and the rose
  
  I haven't actucally seen this DVD, because slightly to my disappointment, I discovered it to be a 'pan and scan' conversion to television format, ... read more »
  
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- - Joseph Sales
  - Colchester, Essex, UK
  - 24 Sep 2006 at 19:07
- - 0
  - 0
  First rate family entertainment
  
  First rate family entertainment. If you enjoy pantomimes then this is a must! Both funny and sad.
  
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- 226951
- - a customer
  - midlands
  - 31 Mar 2006 at 22:09
- - 5
  - 6
  A mixed bag but enjoyable
  
  Sadly this film just doesn't know what audience its aimed at - adults or kids. Lacking balance it veers wildly from quite sweet moments that I associate ... read more »
  
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- - Darth Egregious
  - London
  - 15 Aug 2005 at 18:05
- - 3
  - 0
  Good Attempt
  
  The quality of the recent Disney productions like Belle and the Beast and the whole Barbie series have virtually made it impossible for other films to compete. ... read more »
  
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  - Salisbury, England
  - 03 Jun 2005 at 13:51
- - 10
  - 0
  Beautiful
  
  You have to watch this film. It will make you believe in love and magic, beyond any expectation you've ever had.
  
  I grew up watching this film and... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 106030
- - smores
  - England
  - 22 May 2005 at 01:36
- - 1
  - 2
  Cinderella
  
  This is just like Cinderella but more slower than you would expect. Some songs make it more entertaining and the sisters are really less desirable. Good ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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- - ernie2
  - england
  - 05 Feb 2005 at 15:04
- - 4
  - 0
  One of the best versions of Cinderella around.
  
  This film is a musical and so if musicals are not your cuppa tea, then it is probably not for you.
  
  As musicals go, it falls into the Sound Of Music ... read more »
  
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  - Leicester, England
  - 17 Dec 2004 at 19:38
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- - 10
  - 0
  Beautiful
  
  You have to watch this film. It will make you believe in love and magic, beyond any expectation you've ever had.
  
  I grew up watching this film and... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 106030
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - smores
  - England
  - 22 May 2005 at 01:36
- - 4
  - 0
  One of the best versions of Cinderella around.
  
  This film is a musical and so if musicals are not your cuppa tea, then it is probably not for you.
  
  As musicals go, it falls into the Sound Of Music ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 59611
- - a customer
  - Leicester, England
  - 17 Dec 2004 at 19:38
- - 3
  - 0
  Good Attempt
  
  The quality of the recent Disney productions like Belle and the Beast and the whole Barbie series have virtually made it impossible for other films to compete. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 110335
- - a customer
  - Salisbury, England
  - 03 Jun 2005 at 13:51
- - 3
  - 0
  Fantastic, Great for Children AND Adults!
  
  I grew up on this film and I still find it absolutely magical, the lighting and music is beautiful. The best Cinderella film around and unfortunately not widely... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 385802
- - a customer
  - England
  - 17 Nov 2006 at 00:54
- - 1
  - 1
  The Slipper and the rose
  
  Rather an odity this one, with the overall feel of high class celebrity panto. This musical live-action 'Cinderella' is undoubtably a rather drab ... read more »
  
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- 25015
- - a customer
  - Glasgow
  - 10 Nov 2004 at 18:24
- - 0
  - 0
  First rate family entertainment
  
  First rate family entertainment. If you enjoy pantomimes then this is a must! Both funny and sad.
  
  Report this review
- 226951
- - a customer
  - midlands
  - 31 Mar 2006 at 22:09
- - 2
  - 2
  The slip-up and the rose
  
  I haven't actucally seen this DVD, because slightly to my disappointment, I discovered it to be a 'pan and scan' conversion to television format, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 288739
- - Joseph Sales
  - Colchester, Essex, UK
  - 24 Sep 2006 at 19:07
- - 0
  - 0
  predictable but pleasing
  
  yes its exactly what you would expect but if you are a grown-up fan of fairy tales then get this out, put the kettle on and grab the box of chocs you've ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 409456
- - a customer
  - west midlands england
  - 06 Feb 2007 at 11:18
- - 0
  - 0
  an edible classic
  
  i love this movie! its a an absolute classic for me, it reminds me of old school cinematography and should be enjoyed for the pure pajama party cheese that we ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1116408
- - wisepenny
  - 1 review
  - 03 May 2012 at 23:14
- - 1
  - 2
  Cinderella
  
  This is just like Cinderella but more slower than you would expect. Some songs make it more entertaining and the sisters are really less desirable. Good ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 321881
- - ernie2
  - england
  - 05 Feb 2005 at 15:04

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- The Slipper And The Rose
  
  The Slipper and the Rose is Bryan Forbes' classic Oscar-nominated musical that re-tells the much-loved story of Cinderella and features a wonderful score by the renowned Sherman Brothers whose numerous credits include Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book.
  
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