Whilst putting flowers by her parents' grave, she inadvertently stumbles upon the prince, and his friend and bodyguard John, who are visiting the Royal crypt. That night, the stepmother and stepsisters depart for the ball leaving Cinderella alone. Chief among these is a greater emphasis upon the Prince, who in this version is actually the main character of the story, and a re-setting of the tale in an era of powdered wigs and knee breeches. Extras on the DVD version include a video interview with the Sherman Brothers, an audio commentary by director Bryan Forbes, and a promotional featurette.

5. He takes the Lord Chamberlain aside and tells him that there is no way his son and Cinderella, a non-royal, can be married. Cinderella's fairy godmother returns and informs Cinderella that she too can go to the ball. Cinderella and Edward live happily ever after. These releases feature the full length UK theatrical version with the songs cut from the US release intact.In 2000, independent distributor Castle Hill (who had acquired US distribution rights in the mid 1990s) licensed the film to Image Entertainment for a US VHS and DVD release in its full length UK theatrical version.
Edward sends his servants out far and wide in search of the woman who fits the glass slipper. She transforms Cinderella's shabby dress into a lovely gown, arranges her hair in the period fashion, and a coach and horses are magically prepared. I really loved this little gem of a film version of the story of Cinderella.

Cinderella finds some comfort in remembering happier times ("Once I Was Loved"). He Danced With Me - She Danced With Me (The Slipper And The Rose Waltz) The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Various Artists. Once I Was Loved Once I was loved, I knew I was loved. It is love at first sight when Cinderella and Edward meet at the ball ("Secret Kingdom"). Cinderella is sent off to the ball with a warning that the magic can only last until midnight ("Suddenly It Happens"). The Prince sardonically talks about his dead ancestors, with whom he will one day be buried ("What a Comforting Thing to Know"). But Edward wants to marry for love. Back at the castle, the King of Euphrania is advised that a marriage between Edward and a Princess from one of Euphrania's neighboring countries (and thus potential enemies) would help prevent war. In the throne room, Edward and Cinderella go before the King and Queen. This release is long out of print and was highly sought after prior to 2013.On 5 February 2019, Shout Factory (who had purchased Westchester Films in 2017 and reincorporated their titles under the Shout Factory branding) reissued the film on DVD and Blu-Ray. In the tiny kingdom of Euphrania, the King (Sir Michael Hordern) and his court are most anxious to get Prince Edward (Richard Chamberlain) wed. Her fairy godmother arrives and asks Cinderella why she isn't at the castle as Edward is getting married that day. The Slipper and the Rose: ... ("Once I Was Loved"). Edward prefers to marry for love while his parents want a political alliance ("What Has Love Got to Do with Being Married?").
They were also cut from the soundtrack LP, released in the US (MCA 2097). The Slipper and the Rose, film score: Once I Was Loved; 5. The Slipper and the Rose, film score: Overture; 2. 3. Champlin, Charles (25 March 1977). Cinderella tells her stepmother and stepsisters that she forgives them for their abuse. Meanwhile, young Cinderella (Gemma Craven) finds life drastically altered with her father's death, as … In its initial US release by Universal Pictures, the songs "What Has Love Got to Do with Being Married" and "I Can't Forget the Melody" were cut. Gone is that love. Slipper and the rose: the classic retelling of Cinderella.

Overture ... Once I Was Loved 5. The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Various Artists. "Slipper: Musical Cinderella". Whilst putting flowers by her parents' grave, she inadvertently stumbles upon the prince, and his friend and bodyguard John, who are visiting the Royal crypt. 4. The Slipper and the Rose, film score: Why Can't I Be Two People? The Slipper And The Rose - The Story Of Cinderella A ball is seen as the perfect way to help Edward choose his bride ("Protocolligorically Correct"). Cinderella has no idea what to do. Released 1976. And yet, my heart will not despair For it's there, Just a memory away.