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Loading... The Slipper and the Rose [1976 film]by Bryan Forbes (Director)
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Richard Chamberlain is an excellent fed-up prince, determined to marry for love rather than to suit his father's political aims. I do find it slightly bizarre when a scene suddenly breaks into song and dance, then returns to normal as if nothing had happened, but it worked actually well, with some clever dance routines and songs which were almost reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan in places.
The real star, for me, however, was the Fairy Godmother, played by Annette Crosbie. She appears when needed, but is obviously very over-worked due to an extreme shortage of Fairy Godmothers. There was even a kind of logic to the whole idea of Cinderella's dress and carriage disappearing at midnight, although it was never explained how she managed the long journey home - nor why her glass slippers remained.
There's nothing deep in this film, and one or two of the songs were a bit dull towards the end, but it was an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend an evening. ( )