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Mr Cinders is a 1928 musical with music by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers and a libretto by Clifford Grey and Greatrex Newman. The story is an inversion of the Cinderella fairy tale with the gender roles reversed.
May 14, 2021 · Mr Cinders is a 1928 musical with music by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers and a libretto by Clifford Grey and Greatrex Newman. The story is an inversion of...
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- The Edwardian Pianist
Mister Cinders: Directed by Frederic Zelnik. With Clifford Mollison, Zelma O'Neal, W.H. Berry, George Western. Bill is an all-day-worker at his rich uncle's estate, where he is wanted everywhere and by everyone, even by the local theatre group.
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- Musical
- Frederic Zelnik
- 1935-01-12
MR CINDERS - SELECTION - Part 1 { 0:00 } MR CINDERS - SELECTION - Part 2 { 3:55 } Debroy Somers BandColumbia 9690 (recorded 23 February 1929; issued April 1...
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Mr Cinders is a twist on the classic Cinderella story, following Jim, who works for a wealthy family and faces unfair treatment from his stepmother. Despite his challenges, Jim disguises himself as a famous explorer to attend a costume ball at The Towers.
Overview. The Cinderella story is reversed in this light-hearted adaptation, with Cinders a young man who eventually wins the 'princess' – in this case, an oil millionaire's daughter! Frederic Zelnik. Director. Top Billed Cast. Clifford Mollison. Jim Lancaster. Zelma O'Neal. Jill Kemp. W.H. Berry. Police Constable Merks. George Western.