CinderFella (1960)

The classic Cinderella story in form of a farce and with Jerry Lewis in the leading role. 

Fowler is a clumsy simpleton who has to care for his wicked stepmother and her two stuck-up sons, Maximilian and Rupert. One day a good spirit appears and helps him to win the heart of the beautiful princess Charmant.

Jerry Lewis' musical entrance down the grand staircase was done in one take - but his seven-second rush exit up those same 63 steps put too much strain on his heart and landed him in hospital.

 

 

 

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Cinderfella
Jerry Lewis
Fairy Godfather

Ed Wynn
Wicked Stepmother

Judith Anderson
Maximilian

Henry Silva
Rupert

Robert Hutton
Count Basie

Himself
Joe Williams

Himself
Princess Charming

Anna Maria Alberghetti
Jack

Stephen Jay
Jill

Shari Lee Bernath
Cinderfella Aged 11

Barry Gordon
Butler

Milton Frome
Lady-in-Waiting

Anne Dore
Maximilian as a Boy

Stephen Hammer
Rupert as a Boy

Richard Klein
Reporter

Robert Jordan
Gold Chauffeur

Norman Leavitt
Del Moore

Himself