A Kiss for Cinderella (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids A Kiss for Cinderella |
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1925 lobby poster
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| Directed by | Herbert Brenon |
| Produced by | Adolph Zukor Jesse L. Lasky |
| Written by | James M. Barrie (play) Willis Goldbeck (scenario) Townsend Martin (scenario) |
| Starring | Betty Bronson Tom Moore Esther Ralston Dorothy Cumming |
| Cinematography | J. Roy Hunt |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | December 22, 1925 |
| Running time | 10 reels; 9,686 feet |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film (English intertitles) |
A Kiss for Cinderella is a magical silent movie from 1925. It's a fantasy story based on a play by J. M. Barrie, who also wrote Peter Pan. The movie stars Betty Bronson and Tom Moore. It was made by Paramount Pictures at their Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York.
The play this film is based on was very popular. A famous stage actress named Maude Adams played the main role before Betty Bronson did in the movie.
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What the Story is About
The story takes place in London, England, during World War I. It's about a young girl named Jane. She works very hard and dreams of a better life. Jane often imagines herself as Cinderella. She hopes to meet her own Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming. The film shows her dreams come to life in a magical way.
Meet the Cast
- Betty Bronson - Cinderella (Jane)
- Esther Ralston - Fairy Godmother
- Dorothy Cumming - Queen
- Tom Moore - Policeman
- Flora Finch - Customer
- Ivan Simpson (as Ivan F. Simpson) - Mr. Cutaway
- Edna Hagen - Gretchen
- Dorothy Walters - Mrs. Maloney
Behind the Scenes
The Director
The movie was directed by Herbert Brenon. He was a very busy director at the time. Brenon also directed the 1924 film version of Barrie's Peter Pan. That movie also starred Betty Bronson. This shows he was good at bringing J. M. Barrie's magical stories to the screen.
The Studio and Stars
A Kiss for Cinderella was made by Paramount Pictures. They used their Kaufman Astoria Studios in Astoria, Queens, New York. This studio was a big deal for filmmaking on the East Coast.
Before this film, Tom Moore had already starred in another movie called The Cinderella Man in 1917. He worked with actress Mae Marsh in that film.
Keeping Film History Alive
Old films like A Kiss for Cinderella are very important. They help us understand movie history. This film is a surviving silent film. Copies of it are kept safe in several places. You can find prints at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Also, at George Eastman House and UCLA Film and TV in the United States. There's even a copy in a foreign archive, Cinematheque Royale de Belgique in Brussels. This helps make sure future generations can still watch and learn from these classic movies.
See Also
- A Kiss for Cinderella (the play)
- Peter Pan (1924 film)
