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Cinderella or The Glass Slipper

Cinderella or The Glass Slipper

Nov 01, 1912 · 24m

Rated 5.8 out of 10

Director

Georges Méliès

Overview

Georges Méliès's first attempt at Cinderella was in 1899. That film was extraordinary then for having multiple scenes and a semblance of a narrative; additionally, the use of dissolves as transitions in it influenced other filmmakers for years to do the same. Méliès was the cinema world's preeminent leader then. By 1912, however, that was no longer the case; frankly, as evidenced by this feature, his style had become dated. Moreover, Méliès had begun to adopt techniques from other filmmakers, such as direct cuts instead of dissolves, and there's even a match on action shot during the slipper trying-on scene.

About Cinderella or The Glass Slipper

What is Cinderella or The Glass Slipper about?

Georges Méliès's first attempt at Cinderella was in 1899. That film was extraordinary then for having multiple scenes and a semblance of a narrative; additionally, the use of dissolves as transitions in it influenced other filmmakers for years to do the same. Méliès was the cinema world's preeminent leader then. By 1912, however, that was no longer the case; frankly, as evidenced by this…

When was Cinderella or The Glass Slipper released?

Cinderella or The Glass Slipper was released on November 1, 1912.

How long is Cinderella or The Glass Slipper?

Cinderella or The Glass Slipper runs 24 minutes.

Who directed Cinderella or The Glass Slipper?

Cinderella or The Glass Slipper was directed by Georges Méliès.

Who is in the cast of Cinderella or The Glass Slipper?

The cast of Cinderella or The Glass Slipper includes Louise Lagrange (Cendrillon), Jacques Feyder (The Prince), Marthe Vinot ((as Marthe Lagrange)) and Georges Méliès (Prince's Messenger).

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