first, for Leslie Caron. second - for the older prince. for ingenuity. for the fairy tale atmosphere. and, sure, for the status of refuge in not the happy times. because it could be defined as pink, nice, silly, a too naive story about dreams, castle and happiness. or only as version of Cinderella. in fact, it is a real beautiful film. for the status of trip in the past. for adorable performance of Leslie Caron, reminding, so much, by Audrey Hepburn ( Iknow, I am far to be original ). and the most important thing is the state of soul after its end. so, see it !

Actress Estelle Winwood embodies "Cinder" Ella's fairy godmother Mrs. Toquet as an apparent victim of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. Her brain gets stuck like a scratched vinyl record on nonsense syllables, including "elbow" and "pickle relish." Since Ella doesn't have any other well-wishers, she tries to grin and bear Toquet's Tourette's-like outbursts of "apple dumplings" and "windowsills." This character's brain malfunctions seemingly infected the rest of the cast, as well as the crew, with ballet tights being slapped on Mr. Elizabeth Taylor (Michael Wilding) every other scene, partly to facilitate occasional ten-minute ballet movements randomly inserted here and there. It's said that "If the shoe fits, wear it," but Ella seems far better suited to hoofing it barefoot rather than in THE GLASS SLIPPER. Ella enchanted seems bound for a worse disaster than the carriage wreck portrayed in this film. Princess Grace of Monaco and Princess Di of Wales found royal conveyances to be no bed of roses. Since Ella is by disposition suicidal ("I wish I were dead" is her favorite expression), it does not look like her "Prince Charles" is in for a happy union.

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 comment may contain spoilers.*** One of the best versions of "Cinderella" that has ever been filmed. Leslie Caron gives a splendid performance as Ella. Michael Wilding also does a good job as Prince Charming. Estelle Winwood is hilarious as a kleptomaniac "fairy godmother". Elsa Lanchester does a fine job playing the wicked stepmother. The supporting cast gives good performances also, including Keenan Wynn as the prince's valet, and Amanda Blake and Lisa Daniels as the wicked stepsisters. This version is also highly original. Caron's Cinderella tries to make friends, but is laughed at. Winwood's godmother is a bookish and well-read person. Superb direction by Charles Walters (LILI, also starring Caron), and includes two fantasy ballet scenes! A film for the whole family! Recommended. 10/10.