Cinderfella
"Jerry Lewis is fabulous fun as..."
Originally released in 1960. Cinderfella is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Frank Tashlin.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Ed Wynn, and Judith Anderson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (113 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.1M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Count Basie
as Count Basie
Joe Williams
as Joe Williams
Nola Thorp
as Cinderella
Milton Frome
as Butler (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,100,000
Production Companies
- Jerry Lewis Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinderfella about?
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 a...
Who directed Cinderfella?
Cinderfella was directed by Frank Tashlin.
How long is Cinderfella?
Cinderfella has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Cinderfella released?
Cinderfella was released on December 18, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cinderfella?
The main cast of Cinderfella includes Jerry Lewis, Ed Wynn, Judith Anderson, Henry Silva, Robert Hutton.
Is Cinderfella worth watching?
Cinderfella has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.