Cinderella (musical) Quotes

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is a TV show that appeared on TV in 1957 on CBS. Cinderella ended in 1970.

It features Richard Lewine as producer, and Richard Rodgers as composer.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is recorded in English and originally aired in United States. Each episode of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is 76 min long.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Quotes

• (Unnamed) "Why would a fella want a girl like her? / A frail and fluffy beauty? / Why can't a fella ever once prefer / a solid gal like me."
• (Unnamed) "She's a frothy little bubble / with a flimsy kind of charm / and with very little trouble / I could break her little arm."

• (Unnamed) "We're just planning a little get-together, nothing fancy. Just family, a few close friends -- and all the eligible young women in the kingdom."
• (Unnamed) "Mother --"
• (Unnamed) "We're only talking four or five-hundred at the most."

• (Unnamed) "Who is that charming girl?"
• (Unnamed) "No one seems to know. She is stunning isn't she?"
• (Unnamed) "A vision -- Why, if I were young man I'd --"
• (Unnamed) "Yes, dear?"
• (Unnamed) "Well, I'd be younger, wouldn't I?"
• (Unnamed) "Yes, dear."

• (Unnamed) "His royal highness, Christoper Rupert, Windimir, Vladimir, Carl, Alexander, Francois, Reginald, Lancelot, Herman --"
• (Unnamed) "Herman?"
• (Unnamed) "Herman -- Gregory James. He'll thank us for it later, is giving a ball."

• (Unnamed) "Why? Why is this so hard for you to imagine?"
• (Unnamed) "Because -- you're common, Cinderella. Your mother was common and so are you. Only you can wash your face and put on a clean dress, but underneath, you'll still be common. But a prince would even consider taking you for his bride? Why, it's laughable."
• (Unnamed) "My father --"
• (Unnamed) "Your father was weak. He spoiled you rotten, he filled your head with silly thoughts and dreams that'll never come true. Never. Now, clean this place up. It's a sty."

• (Unnamed) "My girls are going to be the envy of everyone at the ball."

• (Unnamed) "You know, I honestly wish there WAS something between us."
• (Unnamed) "Really?"
• (Unnamed) "Yes. A continent."

• (Unnamed) "Are there any other young women in the house?"
• (Unnamed) "How young?"
• (Unnamed) "Younger than you."

• (Unnamed) "Am I making believe I see in you a man too perfect to be really true? Do I want you because you're wonderful? Or are you wonderful because I want you?"

• (Unnamed) "Don't cling to the past Cinderella. Its not very attractive."

• (Unnamed) "So many beautiful girls. He'll meet someone tonight."
• (Unnamed) "And if he doesn't?"
• (Unnamed) "This ball will never end."
• (Unnamed) "I don't think we ordered enough food."

• (Unnamed) "Did you ever see such a lazy girl in your life?"
• (Unnamed) "Who are you calling lazy?"
• (Unnamed) "Not you, stupid, Cinderella."
• (Unnamed) "Oh -- who are you calling stupid?"

• (Unnamed) "But shouldn't a man love you for who you are, in spite of everything?"
• (Unnamed) "How quaint. Tell me, Cinderella, What would you say to capture the prince?"
• (Unnamed) "I don't know. But whatever I'd say, we'd know in an instant we were meant for each other. Then he'd smile, and kiss my hand --"
• (Unnamed) "That's so romantic."
• (Unnamed) "Oh, say it again, Cinderella."
• (Unnamed) "Rubbish. This isn't about love, it's about marriage."

• (Unnamed) "If he wants to kill me, why doesn't he just run me over with his carriage and get it over with?"

• (Unnamed) "Falling in love with love is falling for make-believe/Falling in love with love is playing the fool/Caring too much is such a juvenile fancy/Learning to trust is just for children in school/I fell in love with love one night when the moon was full/I was unwise with eyes unable to see/I fell in love with love with love everlasting/And love fell out with me."

• (Unnamed) "I want a chance at him."

• (Unnamed) "The sweetest sounds I'll ever hear are still inside my head / The kindest words I'll ever know are waiting to be said / The most entrancing sight of all is yet for me to see / And the dearest love in all the world is waiting somewhere for me / Is waiting somewhere, somewhere for me."

• (Unnamed) "Beauty knows no pain, girls."

• (Unnamed) "I doubt he has any idea how a girl should be treated."
• (Unnamed) "Like a princess, I suppose."
• (Unnamed) "No, like a person, with kindness and respect."

• (Unnamed) "But the world is full of zanies and fools / Who don't believe in sensible rules/ And won't believe what sensible people say / And because these daft and dewey-eyed dopes / Keep building up impossible hopes / Impossible / Things are happening everyday"

Add or Update Quotes

If you have a quote to add or change and want to let us know, please fill in the form below. Include the time in the film/video if possible so we can find it.