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Cinderfella

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1960 · 88 min Comedy Fantasy Music
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1960
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Director Frank Tashlin
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (115 votes)

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Director Frank Tashlin, known for his work with Jerry Lewis, constructs the comedy on the contrast between the actors' grotesque performances and the fairy-tale plot structure. He works with Lewis's signature physical gags and eccentric antics, turning the classic story into a cheerful parody of Hollywood musicals and fairy-tale conventions.

What lingers after the viewing is a sense of lighthearted, musical fun, where the goal is not a moral lesson but genuine amusement and Jerry Lewis's unique charm. It's a feel-good, old-fashioned romp. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank Tashlin

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