Slipper and the Rose, The

Date: 1976
Director: Bryan Forbes
Production Company: David Paradine Productions

Stars: Gemma Craven, Richard Chamberlain, Christopher Gable, Michael Hordern
Location(s): London, Oxfordshire, Salzburg (Austria), Warwickshire

Region(s): London R-S, Midlands, Rest Of The World, South East R-Z

Storyline:

A young Cinderella, mistreated by her stepfamily, captures Prince Edward’s heart at a royal ball, prompting him to search the kingdom for the mysterious girl who fled at midnight and left behind a single glass slipper.

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In the title sequence we see the home in Euphrania where Cinderella lives with her stepfamily. Anif Castle, Salzburg, Austria. Also seen in 'Endless Game', 'The Odessa File', 'The Great Race' and 'The Sound of Music'.

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At the royal palace, heralds play a fanfare. Hohenwerfen Castle overlooking Werfen, Saltzburg, also seen in "Where Eagles Dare', 'Endless Game', 'Ten Little Indians' and 'The Sound of Music'.

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Guards stand to attention. as Prince Edward (Richard Chamberlain) returns from an unsuccessful meeting with a prospective suitor. Hohenwerfen Castle.

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Prince Edward enters the castle, where he is berated for not finding a mate. Hohenwerfen Castle.

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Prince Edward visits the royal mausoleum with John (Christopher Gable), his bodyguard and friend. This has the appearance of a set with a painted backdrop.

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Cinderella runs home after spying on the prince. Anif Castle.

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The Prince talks with John in the palace garden. Hohenwerfen castle

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The King of Euphrania (Michael Hordern) arranges a ball in the hope of finding a suitable bride. He sends out couriers with invitations. Hohenwerfen Castle.

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An invitation is delivered to a family at a stately home. Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, with the orangery in the background.

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Another stately home is visited, where the courier is dumped in the moat. Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxfordshire. Also seen in 'Joseph Andrews', 'Oxford Blues', 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Three Men and a Little Lady'.

Antony Blair returned to the location 50 years later.

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At a third location the courier is shot with an arrow. Warwick Castle again. A similar view is seen in 'Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger'.

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After gatecrashing the ball, wowing the prince, and losing a slipper, Cinderella returns to her duties. Courtyard, Anif Castle.

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Slipper-fitting trials are in progress. Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick.

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While Prince Edward looks for the slipper's owner, Cinderella does the family's washing. Anif Castle.

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Prince Edward has kept the glass slipper on a plinth in the courtyard. He gives up hope finding a fit, and tosses it out of the palace. Hohenwerfen Castle.