Cinderella

Cinderella is a young woman kept busy with chores and cold treatment from her stepfamily, but she holds on to a quiet hope for something better. With the help of a few devoted animal friends and an appearance by a Fairy Godmother, her ordinary clothes become a splendid gown and a coach appears so she can attend the Royal Ball. She experiences a night of music, wonder and a meeting with the prince, yet the magic carries a strict midnight limit. When the spell breaks, only a single glass slipper remains, a small object that sparks a broader search without revealing how everything ends.

Released in 1950 by Walt Disney, Cinderella was directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi and Wilfred Jackson, adapted from Charles Perrault, with screen contributions by Homer Brightman and Ted Sears, and features a memorable original musical score from the studio.

Upon release, Cinderella earned considerable box office success, returning steady profits to Walt Disney and aiding the studio's recovery after difficult years, encouraging further investment in animated features and restoring public confidence in Disney's family-oriented productions worldwide in the marketplace.

Cinderella cemented visual and musical imagery that became part of global culture, from the glass slipper and pumpkin coach to songs like 'A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes' and 'Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.' The film helped define the Disney Princess archetype and continues to influence merchandise, theme park attractions and adaptations.

Critics and audiences responded warmly, reflected in a vote average around 7.0 out of 10 on modern platforms. Reviewers highlighted the film's hand-drawn animation, memorable songs and clear moral contrasts between kindness and cruelty. Cinderella's hopeful tone, emphasis on inner virtue and social mobility remain central to its enduring appeal.