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Cinderfella

thumb|right|275px|Jerry Lewis and [[Anna Maria Alberghetti.]] Cinderfella is a 1960 American semi-musical comedy film adaptation of the classic Cinderella story, with most characters changed in gender from female to male and starring Jerry Lewis as Fella. It was released on November 22, 1960, by Paramount Pictures.

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When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.

Released: 1960-12-1888 minDir: Frank TashlinComedy, Fantasy, Music

Cast

Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella
Ed Wynn as Fairy Godfather
Judith Anderson as Wicked Stepmother
Henry Silva as Maximilian
Robert Hutton as Rupert
Anna Maria Alberghetti as Princess Charming

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Key facts

Film.name: Cinderfella
Film.image: Cinderfella (1960 poster).jpg
Film.caption: Theatrical release poster by Norman Rockwell
Film.director: Frank Tashlin
Film.producer: Jerry Lewis
Film.writer: Frank Tashlin
Film.starring: Jerry LewisEd WynnJudith AndersonAnna Maria Alberghetti
Film.music: Walter Scharf
Film.cinematography: Haskell B. Boggs
Film.editing: Arthur P. Schmidt
Film.distributor: Paramount Pictures
Film.runtime: 91 minutes
Film.country

Key dates

Published: 16 December 1960

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Genre: fantasy film
Country of origin: United States
Original language: English language
Director: Frank Tashlin
Screenwriter: Jerry Lewis
Cast member: Robert Hutton
Composer: Walter Scharf
Producer: Jerry Lewis
Production company: Paramount Pictures

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==Plot== When Fella's father dies, he continues to live with his wicked stepmother Emily and her two sons, Maximilian and Rupert. His stepfamily takes over the family mansion, while Fella is reduced to living in an unfinished room at the end of a long hallway. He has essentially become their butler, catering to their every whim.