Cinderella, gus, jaq, lady tremaine, the grand duke. Rhodopis and her little gilded sandals is the story of an egyptian slave girl who marries the king. The story on cinderella has been passed on for many generations. Dating back to the first century, what was once a story about a greek slave girl. A rich mans wife became sick, and when she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, dear child, remain pious and good, and then our dear god will always protect you, and i will look down on you from heaven and be near you. Cinderella, as you might have noticed with all my trumpeting, has been released. The original stories of cinderella sound more like a horror. Cinderella fairy tale based on the original story by charles perrault once upon a time in a land much like yours and mine, lived a young girl named ella.
An original twist on the cinderella story is a live broadwaystyle musical performed aboard the disney magic cruise ship. Memorable scenes include the nightingale number, with cinderella s reflection in the soap bubbles, the evil sisters tearing her dress to shreds, her. As the twelfth feature in the disney animated canon, the film had a limited release on february 15, 1950 by rko radio pictures before being released nationwide on march 4. The films plot is based on charles perraults 1697 rendition of the fairy tale.
The movie became the greatest commercial hit for the studio, and is. Since its release, the life action version of disneys cinderella is doing incredibly well at the boxoffice. That story, called aschenputtel cinderella in the english translations, appeared more than 100 years after perraults version in the 19th century. Once there was a gentleman who married, for his second wife, the proudest and most haughty woman that was ever seen. In this version, cinderella forgives her stepmother and stepsisters, gives them lodging, and grants them to. The original stories of cinderella sound more like a. The 1949 rca records little nipper release of disneys story of cinderella is one of the most significant releases in the history of the disney company, as well as in the childrens record industry. Mack david, jerry livingston, and al hoffman wrote the songs, which include. Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called cinderella and she had two ugly. It was one of a handful of childrens records of its day to actually hit big on the. Nov 19, 2016 12 disney movies that have horrifying origin stories.
Cinderella, or the little glass slipper, is a folk tale embodying a mythelement of unjust. Cinderella is one of the more endearing characters to come from a disney feature, her stepmother and stepsisters some of the meanest, and her mice and bird friends, some of the most charming. The story on this page is the story of cinderella in its original form, as translated from the story written in french by charles perrault in 1697. She had to sweep the floors, do all the dishes, while they dressed up in fine clothes and went to lots of parties. Delightful disney animation with some pleasant songs. It is a moving story of a young girl that transorms into the princes date after the shoe fits perfectly into her foot.
The disney movie leaves out that the penalty the mermaid pays for having legs. Jacques then tells the other mice that hes sure cinderella s stepfamily is going to work her so hard, shell never be able to complete the alterations to her dress. Ever after 1998 ever after was the most successful retelling of the original story with significant adaptations to the original storyline. In the charles perrault version, when the prince arrives at cinderellas house, the stepmother orders her two daughters to cut off their toes and put on their slippers. Oct 04, 2017 cinderella is one of the most famous disney movies of all time. Cinderellas father remarries a cold, cruel woman who has two daughters, drizella and anastasia. It is more kidfriendly than the original grimm version of the story. Make offer walt disney cinderella record story book album. The story of cinderella follows the fortunes of young ella whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Jacques then tells the other mice that hes sure cinderellas stepfamily is going to work her so hard, shell never be able to complete the alterations to her dress. Cinderella fairytale bedtime story for kids in english this is the fairytale story of cinderella.
But the original disney film was based on the charles perrault story. Cinderella has enchanted generations with its spellbinding story, charming music, and endearing characters that live in your heart forever. The story of cinderella original short version with a. Cinderella is one of the most famous disney movies of all time. This is the first part of disneys cinderella story. Cinderella is a 1950 american animated film produced by walt disney which was based on the fairy tale cinderella by charles perrault.
Keeping in my usual timeless fairy tale pattern, today i wanted to take a look at the original cinderella fairy tale. Once upon a time there was a very beautiful and kind young woman who had lost both her parents, and was left with her stepmother. Cinderella is one of our favorite animated disney movies of all time, and while watching it again recently, we realized its incredibly quotable, too. In 1922, walt disney produced a laughogram cartoon based on cinderella, and he had been. The original 17thcentury italian tale has similar beginnings. Did you know that the first story of cinderella comes from ancient greece, via ancient egypt.
A rich mans wife became sick, and when she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, dear child, remain pious and good, and then our dear god will always protect you, and i. The story is first recorded by the greek geographer strabo in his geographica book 17, 33, the eagle snatched one of her sandals from her maid and carried it to memphis. All of the animals loved her, especially two mice named gus and jaq. The beloved fairy tale becomes pure disney magic as beautiful cinderella shares her dreams of romance and a better life with the lovable mice gus and jaq. In the original story, the snow queen isnt a misunderstood teenager struggling to bear the weight of her epic icemaking powers and the. Cinderella is never negative or angry due to how poorly her stepsisters and stepmother. After the passing of her mother, cinderella is no longer welcome as a family member to the father or the household.
The chicagoborn disney began his career as an advertising cartoonist in kansas city. The messed up origins of cinderella disney explained jon. The story of cinderella original short version with a summary. Memorable scenes include the nightingale number, with cinderellas reflection in the soap bubbles, the evil sisters tearing her dress to shreds, her.
This, the original cindrella, differs greatly from many of its modern variations. The popularity of his tale was due to his additions to the story, including the pumpkin, the fairygodmother and the introduction of glass slippers. In the charles perrault version, when the prince arrives at cinderella s house, the stepmother orders her two. This ancient egyptian version of cinderella is considered the oldest version of the story, recorded by the roman historian strabo in the first century bc. Cinderella golden record with original sleeve 78rpm hard to find disney 1950. The stories have been inspiring and exciting children since the first animated disney film, snow white and the seven dwarfs, came out in 1937. Cinderella is a 1950 american animated musical fantasy film produced by walt disney and originally released by rko radio pictures. The original stories of cinderella sound more like a horror story. Here are the dark original stories and fairy tales behind your favourite disney films, from hans christian andersens the little mermaid to the original cinderella story from the brothers grimm. Clap clap kids nursery rhymes and stories 9,544,220 views. In the brothers grimm version, the wicked stepsisters in turn try the shoe on but cant fit the shoe.
For kids around the world, disney movies are what dreams are made of. Cinderella and her fairy godmother in the 1950 disney cartoon. The mice, for instance, are the creatures who draw us into the story. Also, while the prince remains a main motivator, the mermaid in the story is also motivated because humans have eternal souls, and mermaids dont. Cinderella quickly returns to her room, and finds an old dress that was once her mothers. When asked about his favorite moment in animation history, walt disney replied. If you are looking for your own disney records, you can find them on ebay. Jun 11, 2011 three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration. When cinderellas cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the royal ball, she gets some. The real and horrifying stories behind the classics. The classic cover art depicting favorite disney characters and the original soundtrack recordings on their original media type is irresistible. The fairy godmother is really just a tree growing on her dead mothers grave. The messed up origins of cinderella disney explained.
Share the magic as kind and hardworking cinderella is rewarded with an enchanted evening at the royal ball. She was born in a small house with her mother, lily, and her father, a hardworking merchant. Children from all over the worls have been told the story of cinderella. This short story is adapted from the disney movie cinderella that most children are familiar with. Charles perrault from the original classic by, bill peet story, erdman penner story. The cat, lucifer, is a kind of witchs familiar to the wicked stepmother.
As she looks in a sewing book on ways to improve it, she is called away by her stepfamily. Now part of the walt disney signature collection and the prestigious national film registry, disneys animated classic cinderella is beloved by generations of fans for its timeless story, unforgettable characters and iconic artistry. The original or first cinderella story is thought to be rhodopis, which is an egyptian tale recorded by strabo, a greek historian in the first century. As vinyl has made a comeback, vintage disney vinyl released before 1968 has soared in its attraction to collectors. The messed up real story behind cinderella youtube. In the charles perrault version, when the prince arrives at cinderellas house, the stepmother orders her two. The rest of talias story is too gruesome to be a childrens tale. Long ago in the ancient land of egypt were the green water of the nile river flows into the blue water of the mediterranean sea lived a young maiden named rhodopis. Cinderella was a spiteful nickname which derived from the word cinder, and her real name was never revealed although some fans believe it to be ella. In the brothers grimm version, one of cinderellas evil stepsisters cuts off her toes, and the other her heel so they can both fit into the tiny glass slipper.
The moral of cinderella is that people should always fight for what they want with a good heart and hard work. Once upon a time there was a very beautiful and kind young woman who had. Beginning where the classic cinderella film ended, this rousing musical is a fresh new take on the original disney story. On february 15, 1950, walt disneys animated feature cinderella opens in theaters across the united states. Perhaps the most popular cinderella story is portrayed in disneys 1950 animated version of cinderella. Disneys sleeping beauty is a classic tale of a princess in distress and the prince who comes gallantly to her rescue. Cinderella is never negative or angry due to how poorly her stepsisters and stepmother treat her, and she keeps working hard despite things seeming hopeless. The terrifying origin stories behind your favorite disney. Cinderella, coming from one of the most iconic fairy tales of all time, keeps much of her character continuity from the original charles perrault story. Cinderella 1812 the famous tale of a girl who is mistreated by her evil stepmother and stepsisters but goes on to marry the prince. The disney version allows cinderella to have a room in the top of the house so they are a little kinder than the original family but the grimms version allows her to have no bed. This disney animated version of cinderella took the somewhat violent tale of a downtrodden young woman who uses her wits, her beauty, her goodness and a little magical intervention to rise above. The complete american horror story timeline season 1 to.
I think it would be when cinderella got her ball gown. The movie became the greatest commercial hit for the studio, and is still considered one of the best american animated films. Jan 29, 2015 the cinderella story as we know it now is largely the product of the simpering 1950 animated disney film. Feb, 2018 perhaps the most popular cinderella story is portrayed in disney s 1950 animated version of cinderella. The real stories behind these disney movies will ruin your. Dec 29, 2016 the creepy stories behind disney s princess movies. Cinderella is the oldest disney princess in the movie, cinderella is 19 years old, making her the oldest princess followed by. The story of cinderella disney version free stories for kids. The story of disneys cinderella buy cinderella products at discount prices. Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called cinderella and she had two ugly step sisters who were very unkind who made her do all the hard work. The stepmother urges the first to cut off her toe and the second to cut off part of her heel to fit her foot in the shoe. As the twelfth feature in the disney animated canon, the film had a limited release on february 15, 1950 by rko radio pictures before being released nationwide. The film was directed by clyde geronimi, hamilton luske, and wilfred jackson.
Disney is an industry built on magic and happily ever after. This cinderella isnt even close to the original one. Cinderella has come a long way from its origins as a tale about persecution and the dangers of systemic oppression. But here are a few things you might not have known from the original animated film. Nov, 2009 on february 15, 1950, walt disneys animated feature cinderella opens in theaters across the united states. The oldest known oral version of the cinderella story is the ancient greek story of rhodopis, a greek courtesan living in the colony of naucratis in egypt, whose name means rosycheeks.
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