Slipper and the Rose

Slipper and the Rose made in 1976 has been a classic in the Bradley household for as long as I've been alive at least. The songs got us hooked and the special effects got better/more amusing that is every year, the magical appearing of the glittery slippers will forever be my favourite.

It's a musical version of the classic tale set in the time of it's earliest telling, the late 1600s, early1700s. I'm taken with the costumes, they were designed by Julie Harris for which she received a BAFTA nomination.
Sticking true to the time with crinolines everywhere. Floral's seem to be a major theme on the dressing in this film. Perhaps because of the positive imagery to the character of Cinderella. When she's out in amongst nature a songs being sung, she'll be capturing a sight of the prince, be taking flowers to her fathers grave in a moment of peace, her first kiss with the prince takes place when she's collected some flowers. This all shows in what she's clothed in, hats even the swing she's sat on.

Which then course creates a huge difference to her attire when she's a servant to her family, wearing more greys and dark blues, which show less of the dirt she's sitting in in order to clean.

It's also important to notice the use of colour in this film. in scenes like the ball the Prince is wearing a stand out colour of green with lavish sliver and gold embroidery, again creating the image of nature while making him stand out as the most important person in the room until of course when Cinderella enters. To make her gown stand out she has the most ruffles, the biggest crinoline supporting the glitterest of dresses. Big enough to cover those famous shoes classic to the character.

Cinderella

John Clare's poem telling the tale of Cinderella,

The tale of Cinderella told

The winter thro and never old

The faireys favourite and friend

Who made her happy in the end

The pumpkin that at her approach

Was turned into a golden coach

The rats that faireys magic knew

And instantly to horses grew

And coachmen ready at he call

To drive her to the princess ball

With fur changd jackets sliver lind

And tails hung neath their hats behind

Where soon as met the princess sight

She made his heart ach all the night

The golden glove wi fingers small

She lost while dancing in the hall

That was on every finger tryd

And fitted hers and none beside

When cinderella soon as seen

Was woo'd and won and made a queen