Cinderfella (1960): Cast
Cinderfella is a 1960 fantasy comedy directed by Frank Tashlin, starring Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella, Henry Silva and Robert Hutton. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jerry Lewis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cinderfella About?
The premise of Cinderfella without spoilers.
Jerry Lewis shines as downtrodden Fella, whose father’s death leaves him under a snobbish stepmother and her lazy sons Maximilian and Rupert. While they search for a hidden family treasure, the stepmother plans a ball to impress Princess Charmein, hoping she’ll marry Rupert. Fella’s Fairy Godfather appears, urging him to win the princess herself.
Cinderfella Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fairy godfather
- cinderella spoof
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- reference to cinderella
- staircase dance
- reading of a last will and testament
- newspaper
- dumbwaiter
- job list
- bowl of oranges
- cooking breakfast
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- toaster
- fresh squeezed orange juice
- polishing chrome
- swimming pool
- swimming pool float
- long dining table
- male singer
- orange tree
- playing air flute
- playing air saxophone
- playing imaginary drums
- servant
- zippo lighter
- lighting a cigarette for someone
- engraved ring
- polo
- motorcycle escort
- glass slipper
- stepping on hand
- falling in a wading pool
- cameo appearance
- strutting
- ballroom dancing
- riding a bicycle
- wheelbarrow full of money
- losing a shoe
- falling balloons
- man kisses a woman's hand
- woman wears a red dress
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- escape
- male protagonist
- gender swapping character
- cinderella scenario
- cigarette smoking
- sight gag
- fish out of water scenario
Cinderfella Cast & Characters
Jerry Lewis leads the cast as Cinderfella, with Henry Silva as Maximilian and Robert Hutton as Rupert. Directed by Frank Tashlin; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Tashlin
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Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella -
Henry Silva as Maximilian - Robert Hutton as Rupert
- Anna Maria Alberghetti as Princess Charming
Also Starring in Cinderfella
· 7 more- Ed Wynn Fairy Godfather
- Judith Anderson Wicked Stepmother
- Norman Leavitt Gold Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Milton Frome Butler (uncredited)
- Count Basie Count Basie
- Joe Williams Joe Williams
- Nola Thorp Cinderella
More from Frank Tashlin
More films directed by Frank Tashlin: The Private Navy of Sgt. O’Farrell, Caprice, The Glass Bottom Boat and The Alphabet Murders.
Cinderfella Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cinderfella.
Cars in Cinderfella
9 cars on screen, including the 1953 Lincoln Capri and the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster W198 II.
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1953 Lincoln Capri Important role -
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster W198 II Important role -
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Radford Important role -
Cushman Golfster Minor role
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Cinderfella FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cinderfella, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cinderfella?
Cinderfella runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Cinderfella released?
Cinderfella was released on December 18, 1960.
Who directed Cinderfella?
Cinderfella was directed by Frank Tashlin.
More films by Frank Tashlin Who is in the cast of Cinderfella?
Cinderfella stars Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella, Henry Silva as Maximilian and Robert Hutton as Rupert, among 11 credited actors.
Does Cinderfella have a post-credit scene?
No. Cinderfella has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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