Underrated 1976 Movie Tells a Better Cinderella Story Than Disney’s Versions
As a movie critic, I’ve always been intrigued by Disney’s dominance over the fairy-tale princess genre, but that hasn’t stopped other filmmakers from creating their own interpretations. One such gem is the 1976 live-action British production, “The Slipper and the Rose,” which outshines any Disney version I’ve seen. The late Richard Attenborough takes center stage in this classic tale, with Gemma Craven beautifully portraying Cinderella herself. What sets this film apart is its impressive musical composition, a fact that becomes even more striking given Disney’s recent focus on live-action adaptations of their animated library. With the success of these remakes, “The Slipper and the Rose” serves as an excellent model for how to approach such projects with grace and finesse.