In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Acting
Deanna Durbin's voice could melt glaciers, honestly.
Costume
That ball gown moment? Iconic 1930s glamour.
Production
Universal's answer to Shirley Temple, and she DELIVERS.
Director
Henry Koster
Deanna Durbin
Constance (Connie) Harding
Robert Stack
Ted Drake
Eugene Pallette
James Clinton
Helen Parrish
Barbara Clinton
Lewis Howard
Walter Clinton
Leatrice Joy
Grace Clinton
Marcia Mae Jones
Marcia Parker
June Storey
Wilma van Everett
Frank Jenks
Mike the Cop
Kathleen Howard
Miss Wiggins
Thurston Hall
Anthony Drake
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Parker
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Parker
Charles Coleman
George, Clinton's Butler
Jack Mulhall
Terry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Deanna Durbin's first film as an adult role after outgrowing her child star image, and Universal heavily promoted her 'first screen kiss' as a major event.
Durbin's massive popularity reportedly saved Universal from bankruptcy in the late 1930s—she was literally box office royalty before playing it on screen.
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