At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

During the 50s when one needed a waif one either called for Audrey Hepburn or Leslie Caron for a film. It was Caron's good fortune to be cast as the ultimate waif in history. In The Glass Slipper Caron gets to play Cinderella with a slightly old Michael Wilding as her Prince.In this version it is mentioned that the prince has been away at college for so many years few in the realm would recognize him. Wilding must have been taking post doctoral classes for years because he was 44 when he made The Glass Slipper and looks it. A prince closer to Caron's age should have been cast. But like his fellow Britisher David Niven, Michael Wilding has charm in abundance and carries the part off somewhat.In this version the two meet earlier by a stream and Wilding says he's the cook in the palace of Duke Barry Jones where a great ball is to be held and he invites her. Caron's own natural beauty shines through all the dirt she's covered with doing all the work in her household while the stepmother and stepsisters frolic and play.A slightly dotty Estelle Winwood is the fairy godmother and she's a treat. All in all the Cinderella story is a timeless tale and The Glass Slipper is in that tradition. Still great for family audiences.

when i was a little girl,i saw this movie. It took me years to find it again. i even didn't know the name of the movie. But now, i found it . First，I called her the Cinderella of short hair (Bingle Cinderella) ,and wrote some questions in the internet, but there was no one know the name of the movie . when i almost give up to seek it，i am told that you can find the movie in IMDb .：）the glass slipper is romantic comedy and told us a story about a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances which suddenly change to remarkable fortune. I can't find the DVD of this movie. I just want to watch it again. Isthere somebody can help me ?

This is an interesting retelling of the story of Cinderella--interesting because the story is quite different from the French or German or Disney versions. For instance, Cinderella is NOT a very nice person in this film. As a result of being made fun of for her frumpy appearance, she is a rather short-tempered person--making her more complex and interesting compared to the perfect version in the Disney film. Her sisters, too, are NOT ugly--just vain and self-centered. It's also nice because unlike the traditional story, this one is much more romantic--and this is probably the best aspect of the movie. Seeing Leslie Caron in love scenes with the Price (though she thought the character played by Michael Wilding was just a cook) was delightful. The only serious problem with the film were some of the dance sequences. The dream sequence with the ballet just went on way too long and I am sure it tended to alienate many in the audience---I know it did that for me. In many ways, this sequence was so long and overdone it reminded me of the big dance scene from "An American in Paris"--which you either love or you hate (guess which applies to me!). As for the acting, Caron is her usual wonderful self and she made the film a delight. I also adored Estelle Winwood--she made for a very funny and more human sort of fairy godmother--wonderful and very, very different.This is a hard one to rate. While I loved the film (it really melted my heart), it should have been tightened up by either eliminating or trimming all the fantasy dance sequences, as they tended to make the plot grind to a halt.

I remember seeing this enchanting film for the first time when I was 10 or so and I've been fascinated with Leslie Caron's characterization of `Cinder' Ella ever since. Those beautiful expressive eyes! Some have called Caron's portrayal `bratty' but I think her Ella is not only convincing but also heartwarming. Of course you are supposed to feel bad for this dirty little servant girl who is forced to take out the ashes, but instead of feeling sorry for herself, she continues to `act out' against those who shun her, which I think gives her an appealingly strong character. The art direction and costuming are gorgeous! Cinderella's massive pink and frilly `borrowed' ball gown is exquisitely detailed with crystals and roses, and the glass slippers are pure magic! As a dancer I find the ballet dream sequences quite impressive and exciting to watch, but my one main problem with this film would have be casting Michael Wilding as a ballet dancer in the Princess Tehara dream sequence. Wilding is obviously not a dancer and I wished they had cast someone who could actually hold his own next to Caron's wonderful technique. Estelle Winwood as Mrs. Toquet is certainly worth the price of admission.and then some! She is a funny, poignant and an amusing fairy godmother. Overall I find The Glass Slipper a wonderfully delightful diversion!