Even Watson, still disguised as a female cook, is given the chance. The major-domo heads to the market (ALL THE PEOPLE) and offers any maidens a chance to try on the (now fake) glass slipper. Cinderella stumbles upon the larger slipper and is given the chance to try it on by the major-domo, only to despair at it being far too big for her. When they fail and storm out, Narcissa sneaks down and replaces the real slipper for the bigger alternative, unaware that her daughters have already failed with the real one. Unbeknown to Narcissa, the major-domo is already in the house and the ugly sisters are trying to force their feet into the tiny slipper. Meanwhile, Narcissa (Cinderella’s stepmother) reveals to her lady’s maid a replica pair of slippers, much larger but otherwise identical to the actual glass slipper (IF THE SHOE FITS). They mock Cinderella, calling her a lazy little thief, but she does at least overhear them discussing the glass slipper and the Prince’s quest.
The ugly sisters, Imelza and Bellona, are clawing at each other as usual (UGLY). Meanwhile, Cinderella and the Prince, separately, reflect on their current conundrum (WAITING FOR MY LIFE TO CHANGE). He finds a mouse and a piece of pumpkin which he pockets, telling Watson that both are part of the jigsaw. Holmes is in the castle grounds, looking for clues. Knowing it was turned into a coach to take her to the Ball, Cinderella runs from the room in shame. Then her father enters bemoaning the theft of his prize pumpkin.
Meanwhile, Cinderella, isolated and ridiculed by her stepsisters, dreams of what might have been (TRYING TO SMILE). Holmes and Watson arrive in their disguises and are welcomed in by the King, especially because Holmes hints that he might be able to find a marriage partner for the King’s rebellious daughter, Arabella. By the end of the song, Holmes is dressed as a Duke, and Watson as a female cook.Īt Charming Castle, Prince Charming hears news from the major-domo that the ‘foot search’ has thus far proved fruitless. On Savile Row, they enter ‘Boutons and Boutons’ tailors and seek disguises from flamboyant Frenchman Monsieur Boutons and his costumiers (DRESS TO EXCESS). Without a moment’s hesitation, Sherlock takes the case and he and Watson make their way through the streets of London to Savile Row (CALL SHERLOCK). There she meets the Prince, falls in love, forgets the time and rushes from the castle at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper (A CINDERELLA STORY).ĭays later, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are visited by Inspector Lestrade and presented with an intriguing case – the mysterious disappearance of an unknown woman. It is a cherished part of my childhood, counting for several bedtime stories read to me by my mom, and eventually read by myself as I basically memorized the entire book, learning to read along the way.Īpparently I thought Cinderella's dresses needed some embellishments.Our tale begins with poor Cinderella left alone at home, only to be scooped up and whisked off to the Ball by her Fairy Godmother.
When I think of Disney Cinderella, this is what I think of, more than the movie itself. The books are both taped up at the spine and on other pages from being read so often. Both have my named crayoned proudly across the cover and one has crayon on nearly every page.
This is the very book from which I learned how to read as a three-year-old! While I was home at my parents' this week I found the two copies we own. So, this isn't really its own version, but I wanted to mention it because this book holds special meaning to me. (I guess it's not a full-on comedy but there are a lot of funny moments.)Ĭinderella, 1974 Disney's Wonderful World of Reading children's book
There is less of a Gospel theme here, but I am quite the sucker for romantic comedies. I really like this version and have probably seen this movie more times than I've seen the Disney version! The romantic storyline is drawn out much more heavily, and I like that Danielle (the name they give Cinderella) draws Prince Henry out from being a whiny spoiled brat, to a motivated leader. Drew Barrymore, despite her weird British/French/generic-olden-days accent, fits the bill pretty well.
Of course, a Cinderella story made in the 90s has to have a strong-willed fiery character as its heroine. Ever After, 1999 film starring Drew Barrymore