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Good-hearted Cinderella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but she is able to go to the Royal Ball with the help of the Fairy Godmother. Based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale, and featuring unforgettable chemistry between Pickford and then-husband Owen Moore as Prince Charming.
This early silent film adaptation tells the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, an orphaned young woman who is mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attends a royal ball where she captures the heart of the Prince, but must flee before midnight, leaving behind her glass slipper.
As an early silent film, critical reception is not documented in the same way as modern films. However, Mary Pickford was a major star at the time, and her presence in the film likely ensured its popularity with audiences who adored her.
A charming and early silent film adaptation of the beloved fairy tale.
Highlights Mary Pickford's star power in a timeless story.
Simple storytelling characteristic of early cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception for this 1914 film is not available through modern platforms. However, Mary Pickford's films were generally very popular during the silent era.
This 1914 version of Cinderella was produced by the Famous Players Film Company, which later became Paramount Pictures.
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Mary Pickford is perfectly cast here as the put-upon sister living as a drudge for her stepmother (Isabel Vernon) and her two daughters. Director James Kirkwood and the costumiers have done well to portray both Lucille Carney and Georgia Wi...