The Slipper and the Rose

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Summary: enchanting
Review: I am so excited that this is available that I felt I have to share it. Richard Chamberlain in this film was my first love as a child of 8 or 9. This led to the inevitable love of him as Father Ralph Debricassar (sp?) in The Thorn Birds...such a star in the old fashioned way. Now that I have a daughter of my own I am so thrilled to be able to show her The Slipper and the Rose...although she's only 7 months old so it could be a stretch at this stage!

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Summary: Wonderful musical version of Cinderella
Review: After waiting for years for the release of this film on tape, it has finally happened and was worth waiting for. It is a delightful, tunefull version of the Cinderella story. With the exception of Richard Chamberlain as the Prince, all the actors are British and wonderful in their roles. Gemma Cravan is a complete delight as Cinderella. She is a major musical star in London and it is easy to see why from this performance. Normally the version shown on American TV is about 125 minutes long, this tape is the full 143 minute version. The songs by the Sherman Brothers, who wrote a number of Disney musicals including "Mary Poppins" are wonderful. Anyone looking for a really food entertainment should check out this production.

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Summary: OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY CLASSIC
Review: Although The Slipper and The Rose appeared long after the heyday of big-budget musical films, it has that same glossy gorgeousness, ripe with scene-chewing performances, wonderful melodies and sumptuous production values. Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven are delightful in this creative take on the Cinderella story, which of course never goes out of date. This film is absolutely perfect family entertainment, and given its disappearance in the market for so many years, it will be a surprise hit for children everywhere. The timelessness of the story and the expensive-looking sets and costumes make it a true classic. The Sherman Brothers, who provided endless joy in so many Disney films with their catchy, theatrical songs deliver the goods again here. I remember being completely enchanted by this film in the theatre, and I hope one day it can be seen in full-screen glory again.

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Summary: a dream come true!
Review: when we first got a video player back in the early eighties this was one of the first films we wanted to get but could never find. I am looking forward to watching it again. The wonderful songs are still fresh in my mind even though I haven't seen it since its theater days!It is the perfect classic farytale romance for young and old alike!

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Summary: What everyone has been waiting for!
Review: Finally! I remember the first time I saw this grand musical. Many people have been trying to find it for years and now it's here. From the magical "Suddenly" to the tragic "Tell Him", this is one for anyone who loves musicals or the story of Cinderella. I don't know what it is about the Sherman brothers, but I love all of their music. Many people don't know it, but besides Mary Poppins & The Jungle Book, I believe they wrote the music for Lansbury's Bedknobs & Broomsticks - another great musical that was basically a failure at its initial release, like S&R; but has found a huge fan club!

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Summary: fiiiiiiinally
Review: my aunt taped this movie and watched it something like fifty times until the picture got really fuzzy. then i borrowed it from her and watched it about another fifty times, and the tape is about to fall apart. i tried to find a copy of it online, but i kept typing "The Rose and the Slipper" so i never got any results. i finally saw it on tv the other day (strange coincidence) and made myself remember the exact title. and i found it! as sappy movies go, this is one of the best i've seen. the movie is romantic and funny at the same time, and no matter how many times you watch it you find yourself catching things you didn't catch before. i thought the king was one of the funniest characters, but i loved the fairy godmother best of all. and instead of making cinderella a complete goody-goody, like the fairytale paints her, gemma craven portrays her in a way that's easier to identify with. (yes, she _hates_ her stepmother.) meanwhile, instead of having the prince be some silent minor character, (think the disney movie. did he say...one line?) they focus a lot of the story on him. watch this movie!

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Summary: My Daughters' Favorite
Review: This came out when my daughters were 10 and 12 and they thoroughly loved it. The music is first rate and the story is classic, obviously. I found myself watching it with them and still find myself humming the tunes 22 years later. Six months ago I tried to find it in video and was disappointed that it wasn't available. I recommend it to anyone with small children, an ear for music, and an appreciation of classic fairy tales.

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Summary: At last it's on video!
Review: I saw The Slipper and the Rose as a child and have loved it into my 30's.I have a copy taped off Disney and the soundtrack on cassette.I've look for this on video for years,only finding rare copies selling for hundreds of dollars.This is the most wonderful Cinderella version I've ever seen,the characters are wonderful,the songs and dancing are fun and there is a steady element of humor suitable for family watching.Of course there is a happy ending.I'm so thrilled to finally be able to have an actual copy of what I consider a classic.

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Summary: Not one to pass by
Review: This is one of those rare movies you'll want to rewind and watch again and again. An absolutely beautiful film filled with unforgettably beautiful songs, wonderfully funny and delightful characters and... well, there are no words good enough to praise it, it's a must have, a movie you should see, and once seen you'll want to see it again and again. I have no idea how often I've watched this movie but each time I do it always has the same effect on me, even when I watch it twice the same day and now it's being released on DVD and I'll finally be able to see it in widescreen ... wonderful. DON'T PASS THIS ONE BY, It's worth every cent.

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Summary: My search is over
Review: I've been hoping to see this movie released for years. This is the movie I went to see at the movie theater instead of Star Wars. I made a good choice. The music is great and the characters are what makes this movie a must have. I don't know how they managed to make a movie this funny and romantic too.