Cinderella

Cinderella

Year: 1950

Runtime: 74 min

Language: English

Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wilfred Jackson

FantasyRomanceAnimationFamilyMusical

In this whimsical fantasy, a kind-hearted Cinderella (Ilene Woods) is trapped in a life of drudgery by her cruel stepmother (Eleanor Audley) and stepsisters (Rhoda Williams, Lucille Bliss). With the help of a wise fairy godmother (Verna Felton), Cinderella's fortunes change dramatically, leading to a magical night at the royal ball where she captures Prince Charming's heart. But can true love conquer all when the spell wears off?

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Timeline – Cinderella (1950)
Trace every key event in Cinderella (1950) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Cinderella's Mother Passes Away

Cinderella faces the loss of her loving mother, who leaves her with memories of kindness and grace. This tragedy marks the beginning of Cinderella's challenging life with her new stepfamily, laying the groundwork for her resilience and hope.

2

Cinderella's Father Remarries

In an attempt to provide companionship, Cinderella's father remarries Lady Tremaine, hoping she will treat Cinderella with motherly love. However, this decision leads to the worsening of Cinderella’s circumstances as Lady Tremaine reveals her true colors after her husband's death.

3

Cinderella Becomes a Maid

After her father's death, Lady Tremaine becomes increasingly cruel, turning Cinderella into a maid while favoring her own daughters, Anastasia and Drizella. Cinderella endures this new life with grace, despite the constant mockery and added responsibilities.

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4

Cinderella's Friendship with Animals

Despite her hardships, Cinderella remains kind-hearted and develops friendships with the mice and birds around her. With their help, she finds solace and joy, forging a bond that helps her cope with her oppressive home environment.

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5

The King's Ball Announcement

Recognizing his advancing age and desire for grandkids, the King announces a royal ball to attract eligible maidens for his son, the Prince. This event sets the stage for a life-changing encounter for Cinderella amidst her struggles.

Before the Ball Kingdom
6

Cinderella's Stepmother's Restrictions

Cinderella's excitement about the ball is dashed when her stepmother mandates that she must finish her chores and find a suitable dress to wear. This task seems impossible, as she is overwhelmed with household duties and deprived of her mother's dress.

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7

Mice Create a Dress

In a display of ingenuity and friendship, Cinderella's animal friends, led by the mice Jaq and Gus, sew her a beautiful dress using her mother's wedding gown. Their efforts fill Cinderella with hope and joy, but this quickly turns to despair.

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8

Dress Destroyed by Stepsisters

As Cinderella prepares to leave for the ball, Drizella and Anastasia viciously tear her dress apart to reclaim their accessories. Heartbroken, Cinderella runs to the garden, overwhelmed by the cruelty of her stepsisters.

Garden
9

Fairy Godmother's Arrival

In her moment of despair, Cinderella's Fairy Godmother appears, ready to transform her life. With a wave of her wand, she magically transforms animals into carriage drivers and provides Cinderella with a stunning gown and glass slippers, all under the condition that the magic will end at midnight.

Garden
10

Cinderella at the Ball

Cinderella arrives at the royal ball, stunning everyone, including the Prince, who is captivated by her grace and beauty. Unbeknownst to her stepsisters, they fail to recognize her, allowing Cinderella and the Prince to share a magical evening together.

Night of the Ball Royal Palace
11

Midnight Escape

As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella panics and flees the palace, leaving behind one of her glass slippers. The magical transformations revert, forcing her to escape into the woods before the palace guards can catch her.

Midnight Royal Palace
12

Prince's Quest for Cinderella

Determined to find the mysterious girl who captured his heart, the Prince commands the Grand Duke to scour the kingdom for the owner of the lost glass slipper. The search begins, promising hope and excitement for both the Prince and Cinderella.

After the Ball Kingdom
13

Cinderella Locked Away

Lady Tremaine, realizing Cinderella is the girl from the ball, locks her in her room to prevent her from trying on the slipper. This act of desperation highlights the stepmother's jealousy and determination to keep Cinderella from happiness.

Cinderella's Room
14

The Slipper Fits

Efforts to prevent Cinderella from seeing the Grand Duke fail when Jaq and Gus manage to retrieve the key. After a struggle with Lady Tremaine's cat, Cinderella arrives just in time to reveal the other glass slipper, which fits perfectly.

Chateau
15

A Fairytale Ending

With both slippers confirmed to belong to Cinderella, her dreams become reality as she marries the Prince. Their love triumphs over adversity, and they live happily ever after, fulfilling Cinderella’s quest for happiness.

Last Updated: January 19, 2025 at 18:49

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